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Miss Universe Bahamas 2026

Shawndra Henfield

The reigning queen. The Bahamas' voice on the world stage.

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Photograph by Jeremy Eastmond

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Personal
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Emergency
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Health
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Background
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Platform
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Documents
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Review
Estimated time remaining: 8 minutes
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Before You Begin
Please read this carefully. Have everything ready before you start — the application takes about 10 minutes.

Eligibility Requirements

  • You must be a Bahamian citizen or permanent resident
  • You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
  • You must be available for all training, official events, and appearances if selected

What You'll Need

  • Contact details — your phone number, email, and physical address
  • Emergency contact information — at least one person we can reach on your behalf
  • Medical insurance details (if applicable) — company, policy number, coverage summary
  • Education & occupation — your school, field of study, and current occupation
  • Your platform — a cause or issue you're passionate about championing
  • Digital documents ready to upload:
    • A professional headshot (JPEG or PNG, high quality)
    • A clear photo or scan of your Bahamian passport

Important Notes

  • Your progress is saved automatically. You can close the browser and return later on the same device to pick up where you left off.
  • All personal information — especially medical and emergency contact details — is kept strictly confidential and used only for your safety and participation planning.
  • You will type your full legal name as your signature on the final review step to submit.
  • Once submitted, you'll receive an email confirmation with your reference number.

Questions?

If anything is unclear as you go, contact us at info@missuniversebahamas.org. Please do not message the National Director directly — all inquiries are handled through this email so nothing gets missed.

Personal Information
Your basic contact and identity details.
Emergency Contact
In the event of an emergency, the Miss Universe Bahamas Organization will contact the individuals listed below in the order provided.
Medical Insurance
Required — this information is kept strictly confidential and used only for your safety during the program.
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Confidential Information — used only for participant safety and medical planning. Never shared, never an automatic basis for rejection.

Education & Background
Your academic and professional background.
Your Platform & Vision
Tell us what you stand for and why you want to represent The Bahamas.
Documents & Media
One document at a time. Upload, confirm, and move to the next.
Still required: Headshot, Bahamian Passport

Document 1 of 2 — Professional Headshot

Document 2 of 2 — Bahamian Passport

Review & Submit
Here is everything you're submitting. Review it, sign, and you're done.
I understand that participation in the Miss Universe Bahamas program may include training sessions, official events, media appearances, photoshoots, and other organization activities if selected. I consent to Miss Universe Bahamas using my submitted photos and materials for promotional purposes, and I confirm that I have read and agree to the Terms of Participation and Privacy Policy.

What happens next?Our selection committee will review your application. If you are selected for a preliminary interview, you will be contacted directly using the email address provided in your application.

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