LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The search is on for the next Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) royal court.
Young women from Kentucky and southern Indiana who are full-time students and are in their second year of college with a minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 are encouraged to apply.
“Being part of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Royal Court is more than wearing a crown, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience with leadership and professional development opportunities,” President and CEO Matt Gibson said. “The young women who are selected will represent the Festival, as well as Louisville and the Commonwealth. We look forward to seeing who will reign over our 2025 celebration.”
Every year, five women are chosen as Derby Festival Princesses. They will represent the KDF, the Fillies, the city and commonwealth as ambassadors.
“You learn so much about leadership, community service, civic engagement, and get to be at the helm of one of the most festive seasons in Kentucky,” Ankita Nair, Queen of the 2024 Royal Court, said. “It is all about believing in yourself and being passionate about the community. I would encourage anyone interested in serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky to apply.”
Each member of the court will get two $1,000 scholarships.
The application portal will open on Aug. 1 and the last day to apply is Oct. 13.
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