2009 Application (Due May 29, 2009)
2009 Program Overview

Seafair found it's shining star Saturday, July 26 as Kristen Tateishi was crowned Miss Seafair 2008 prior to the Southwest Airlines Torchlight Parade. After weeks of tough competition showcasing future leaders and active members of our diverse community, Miss Seafair 2008 was selected based on her academic achievement, community involvement, public speaking and creative expression.

As a representative of the City of Bellevue, Kristen currently attends Seattle University Law School after completing her degree from Chapman University in three years. Kristen also obtained a degree from Nanzan University in Japan while living there and learning conversational Japanese. After completing Law School, she hopes to become an attorney in Washington, dedicating 30% of her course load to pro bono work while focusing on child advocacy and representing children’s rights.

The Seafair Scholarship Program for Women is one Seattle's time-honored traditions. Dating back to 1950, it was originally designed to select articulate young women as Seafair representatives, greeting visiting dignitaries and sharing the Seafair message. Almost 60 years later, the Program has evolved into one that rewards academic ambitions, celebrates diversity and showcases future leaders.

Following an intense schedule of speaking engagements and community appearances, outstanding participants receive college scholarships, and one is given the title of Miss Seafair and serves for one year as a representative for the Seafair Festival.

Seafair's Commitment to Scholarship Program Participants

* Recognize academic achievement with scholarship awards for college tuition
* Facilitate professional mentorship connections with area business women
* Celebrate the dynamic culture of our neighborhood communities
* Promote community service involvement and philanthropy
* Foster public speaking skills, creative expression and confidence

2009 Application (Due May 29, 2009)
2009 Program Overview

For more information contact Program Coordinator Katie Crawford.