For women who want to compete for the Miss UF crown, the registration deadline is Wednesday.
The Miss UF pageant will take place at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Miss UF is an official pageant of the Miss America Organization, according to the pageant's website. The winner will receive a scholarship and advance to compete in the Miss Florida pageant in July — a stepping-stone to the Miss America competition.
The student-run pageant is sponsored by Florida Blue Key, according to its website. The pageant was founded in 1956.
This year's competition has 11 contestants so far, said pageant Executive Director Becca Divine. The number of contestants usually ranges from 10 to 14.
She said her biggest goal is to increase diversity among contestants.
Each contestant's score will be based on a private interview, an on-stage interview, a talent competition and evening-wear, lifestyle and swimsuit competitions, according to the Florida Blue Key website.
The titleholder will receive a $1,000 scholarship, Divine said. The three runners-up will also receive scholarships.
The pageant is partnering with Dance Marathon at UF and the Children's Miracle Network, according to the Florida Blue Key website.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15.
