About the 500 Festival Princess Program:
Since 1958, the 500 Festival has annually celebrated 33 of Indiana’s up and coming college leaders to serve as ambassadors for the Month of May and the Indianapolis 500. The 500 Festival Princesses are civic minded, academically driven young women who are looking for personal and professional development and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Month of May. In the months leading up to May, 500 Festival Princesses will organize statewide outreach programs, including virtual visits to hospitals, schools and various youth programs promoting the 500 Festival’s mission of celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500 and making a positive impact across the state.
Each 500 Festival Princess will receive the following:
- $1,000 academic scholarship
- A unique, hands-on way of experiencing the celebration of the Month of May and Indianapolis 500
- Countless networking and professional development opportunities
- A custom designed necklace and complimentary clothing to wear to various events
- 32 great new friends!
To apply for the program, you must meet the below requirements:
- Indiana resident
- Full-time student at a college or university in Indiana
- Between the ages of 18-23
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
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