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 2026

Miranda Sensat

Miranda Sensat winning Miss Southeastern 2026.

Miranda Sensat, from Denham Springs, Louisiana, was crowned Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2026 on January 31, 2026, at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. She is a senior Music Education major with plans to earn a Master’s degree in Bassoon Performance and a Doctorate in Musicology, with the goal of teaching music history at the collegiate level.

After losing her mother, DeAnne, to ovarian cancer, Miranda created her community service initiative, “Teal for Dee,” to raise awareness about the disease’s often-overlooked symptoms and to encourage women to advocate for their health. She also supports those navigating grief through campus outreach, reminding others they are not alone. Through events, education, and storytelling, Miranda honors her mother’s legacy with a simple message: keep going.

Miranda Sensat and Dr. William Wainwright.

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

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 2027 – 2028 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.