Royalty Application

 

The Port of Sioux City River-Cade Association announces its Royalty Scholarship Competition for River-Cade Royalty who will serve in the coming year and reign over the next River-Cade Celebration! The last date to submit the online application is June 30. Royalty Application fee is $30 to cover the cost of a tee-shirt and lunch on July 29 for each applicant. Payment options will be presented later.

Since 1964, the Port of Sioux City River-Cade Association has awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships to women in the Siouxland area. In addition to receiving scholarships for their college education, the River-Cade Queen and Princess will serve as ambassadors for the current River-Cade activities and reign over the following year's River-Cade Festival!

Eligible candidates must meet these requirements

  • 18 years old and a high school graduate (prior year)
  • must not exceed 23 years of age by October 15
  • during their reign, Royalty must be pursuing higher education, AND either have a home residence OR attend college within a 125-mile radius of Sioux City.

Personality, Appearance, and Poise

  • speak with confidence in front of a group
  • have good interpersonal communication skills
  • speak with ease and have the ability to put others at ease
  • adapt well to a variety of settings and audiences
  • present a professional appearance

Availability of Royalty

Royalty will be expected to attend various appearances representing River-Cade during the upcoming season year. All appearances will be chaperoned by River-Cade Board members.

Opportunities for River-Cade Royalty Candidates

  • Participate in the Judging activities, including interviews and speech presentations (impromptu and prepared) on July 29 and on July 31 (both morning to mid-afternoon). 
  • Participate in the July 29 evening Parade and in Coronation activities on August 1.

Opportunities for Royalty

  • The River-Cade Queen will receive a $3,000 scholarship for her education
  • Two Princesses will each receive a $2,000 educational scholarship
  • The Royalty will represent the Port of Sioux City River-Cade Association at year-round River-Cade events and activities, area parades and local events that are fundraisers for local non-profits.