Miss Southeastern

The Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Competition is a preliminary competition as part of the Miss Louisiana/Miss America Organization.

Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2025

Eva Delatte

Eva Delatte getting crowned as Miss Southeastern

Eva Delatte from Ponchatoula, Louisiana was crowned Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2025 on January 31, 2025, at the Columbia Theatre. She is a Secondary English Education major, pursuing an International Baccalaureate curriculum certificate. In June, she will compete for the title of Miss Louisiana.

Eva’s Community Service Initiative is called The DREAM Initiative. DREAM stands for Dance, Rhythm, Expression, Acting, and Music. This initiative aims to ensure that children—regardless of their background or financial status—have access to the transformative power of the performing arts, including dance, theater, and music, while simultaneously building community awareness and participation in these art forms. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness about the profound value of the performing arts in Louisiana and to inspire meaningful, impactful engagement with the arts across all ages and backgrounds.

Eva Delatte in friendship circle with crown

CAB has sponsored the Miss Southeastern Scholarship Competition since the 1970’s. Each Miss Southeastern goes on to compete in the Miss Louisiana Scholarship Competition.  

She gets to participate in many exciting events throughout the year as she represents Southeastern. 

Interested in Competing?

The Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Scholarship Pageant follows the same guidelines for the judging process that are set forth by the Miss America Organization.

Eligibility Requirements to Compete

To compete for Miss Southeastern Louisiana University, you must:

  • Be currently enrolled full-time at Southeastern Louisiana University.
  • Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • Winner must be enrolled full-time at Southeastern throughout her year of service (Spring 2026 – 2027 pageant).
  • Be between the ages of 18–28:
    • At least 18 years old by September 1, 2026
    • No older than 28 by September 30, 2026
  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Meet the character criteria outlined by the Miss America Organization and the Miss Southeastern Program.
  • Be in reasonably good health to fulfill the duties of the role.
  • Be able to commit to the time and responsibilities required by the Miss SLU Program.
  • Attend at least one mandatory interest meeting.
  • Pay the Annual Miss America registration fee of $49.99 (details provided at interest meetings).
  • Raise at least $30.00 for the American Heart Association (details provided at interest meetings).

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Follow her journey- Instagram @MissSoutheasternLA.