EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Sun Court.
Applications are available online at www.sunbowl.org or can be picked up at the Sun Bowl Association (SBA) office, located at 4150 Pinnacle St., Suite 100 in El Paso, Texas. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 20, 2025, by 3 p.m. (MT). All interviews will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. at the SBA offices.
The city’s young women will represent the El Paso area to serve as community ambassadors during all Sun Bowl events, including the Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament, the Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament presented Goodwill Industries of El Paso, the Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade on Thanksgiving, the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational, and the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl football game on December 31, 2025.
“The Sun Court has been an integral part of the Sun Bowl Association for over 90 years, and they serve the purpose of being ambassadors for the Sun Bowl Association and the City of El Paso,” Executive Director Bernie Olivas said. “We look forward to receiving applications from many wonderful young women from El Paso, selecting the best possible candidates to fill the Sun Court. We are very excited to continue this storied tradition.” The Sun Court dates back to 1935 when organizers planned the event as a companion to the first Sun Bowl game. This is a great time for young women to promote their city and to volunteer as community ambassadors. Contestants are selected based on poise, personality, communication, and interpersonal skills. Applicants must also demonstrate knowledge of El Paso and all Sun Bowl Association events. Participants must be full-time students at a college or university and in good academic standing.
For questions, please contact the Sun Bowl Association Office at (915) 533-4416 or email office@sunbowl.org
Eligibility and Rules:
All Sun Princess Applicants must fit the criteria to be eligible. •A female between the ages of 18-22 (as of Sept. 1, 2025) who has completed one year of college •Have not been married and have not had any children •Must be enrolled as a full-time student taking a minimum of 12 academic hours or full-time in a graduate program •A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (Transcript must be included with application.) •Sun Princesses may not hold any other title during the time they are members of the Sun Court (i.e., Miss El Paso, Miss Texas, etc.) •Responsible for their transportation costs to attend mandatory events
Application/Submission Process:
Official application, an official transcript, a ONE-PAGE resume, a color headshot (no black and white) no larger than 5x7, and an essay (500 words or less) telling us about yourself; include school activities and awards, community involvement, employment, and why you want to be a part of the Sun Court. Applications can be submitted electronically or dropped off at the Sun Bowl Association office (4150 Pinnacle Street, Suite 100, El Paso, Texas).
Electronic Submissions: office@sunbowl.org; bolivas@sunbowl.org; rdavis@sunbowl.org.
