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Sedgwick County Hosts Natural Scholarship Preliminary Pageant
Event to be held at Derby Public Library, with winners advancing to regional competition
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Sedgwick County will host its annual Natural Scholarship Preliminary Event at the Derby Public Library's Community Room. The pageant is open to both boys and girls, with age groups ranging from 0-2 up to 40 and over. Contestants will compete in categories such as Beauty/Party Dress and Valentine's Theme Wear, with the top four placers in each division eligible to advance to the Regional Pageant in Branson, Missouri.
Why it matters
Scholarship pageants provide opportunities for young people to develop confidence, poise, and leadership skills, while also earning potential financial assistance for education. The Sedgwick County preliminary event serves as a stepping stone to the larger regional competition.
The details
The $50 entry fee covers mandatory events like Beauty/Party Dress and Valentine's Theme Wear, with additional optional categories available for an extra fee. This is considered a beginner-friendly pageant, with no prior experience required. Winners at the regional competition in Branson can receive cash scholarships and other prizes.
- The Sedgwick County Natural Scholarship Preliminary Event will be held on February 21, 2026 at the Derby Public Library.
- The Regional Pageant in Branson, Missouri is scheduled for April 3-4, 2026.
The players
Sedgwick County
The local county government hosting the preliminary natural scholarship pageant event.
Derby Public Library
The venue where the Sedgwick County preliminary pageant will take place.
What’s next
The top four placers in each age division at the Sedgwick County preliminary event will be eligible to compete in the Regional Pageant in Branson, Missouri on April 3-4, 2026.
The takeaway
The Sedgwick County Natural Scholarship Preliminary provides a valuable opportunity for young people to gain experience in pageantry and potentially earn scholarship funds, while also developing important life skills like confidence and poise.
