Young women from Baldwin and Mobile counties have an opportunity to win scholarship money and represent the USS Alabama. The 2024-2025 USS Alabama Crewmate program is accepting applications.

The USS Alabama Crewmates represent the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park and the State of Alabama at a variety of events and public appearances throughout the state. Six young women will be selected to serve as Crewmates. The 2024-2025 Miss USS Alabama will receive a $3,000 scholarship, Miss USS Drum a $2,500 scholarship and the remaining four Crewmates will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. Selection criteria includes poise, appearance, strength of application, references and interview with a selection panel.

The USS Alabama Crewmate contest is open to young women ages 19 to 21. Applicants must turn 19-years-old by March 27, 2024 and not have reached 21-years-old by the same date. All applicants must reside in Mobile or Baldwin County during the time of application and if selected, during their term as a Crewmate. A complete list of qualifications and requirements is included in the application packet. No entry fee or sponsorship is required to enter. All uniforms and accessories worn at official functions are provided at no cost to the Crewmates by the USS Alabama Battleship Commission, along with travel expenses for out-of-town activities. Officials of the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park fully chaperone all appearances.

The USS Alabama Crewmate program was founded in 1967 as an ambassador program for the newly created USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. The program has offered more than 250 young women the opportunity to serve in this position and earn scholarship funds for the college of their choice. The Crewmates have dedicated thousands of hours in community service to both the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park and the State of Alabama.

The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park began accepting applications for the 2024-2025 USS Alabama Crewmate Program. Applications Monday, April 1. Applications are available for download at www.ussalabama.com or picked up at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park's Ticket Office, 2703 Battleship Parkway. The Ticket Office is open daily from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Deadline for application submission is Friday, April 19 at 4 p.m.

For more information on the USS Alabama Crewmate Program, please call Lynne Price at (251) 438-2834 or email lprice@ussalabama.com.