2026 Application

2026 CHERRY BLOSSOM PROGRAM
April 4-11, 2026

General Applications for the 2026 Cherry Blossom Class Have Closed.

The following states are still seeking delegates. If you qualify for one of these states, please submit an application:

Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington D.C., and Vermont

If your state does not appear on this list, please reach out to your State Society directly to confirm where they are in the selection process.

All delegates will be selected by February 15th.

Qualifications for 2026 Cherry Blossom Program

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be selected:

Must meet these State/Territory Requirements: born there, went to school there (min 4 yr) or parents are from there.
21 - 26 at the time of the program. Candidates older than 26 may request a waiver from their State or Territory Society. The minimum age requirement of 21 years old will not be waived – no exceptions.
Must be single, never been married and have no children.
Must be a high school graduate.
Must never have performed any act or engaged in any activity or employment that is or could reasonably be characterized as immoral or indecent.
Must not use or consume any illegal controlled dangerous substances or abuse the use of alcohol or other dangerous substances.
Must never have been convicted of any crime and does not have any criminal charges pending.
Must be in good health and fitness to be able to participate fully in any program activities.
Must be able to attend the entire week of programming. Missing more than 2 days of the program disqualifies the individual from the spinning of the wheel for the US Cherry Blossom Queen.

Your Email

First name

Last name

Age (must be 21-26)

What State/Territory do you want to represent (Limit 1 per application)

Cell Phone (xxx.xxx.xxxx)

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Parent or Guardian Full Name

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone

Parent/Guardian Email

High School

Year Graduated

College/University

Year Graduating/Graduated

Degree/Major

Current Employer & Title

Honors, Awards, Community Service

Social and Civic Activies

Hobbies, Sports, Interests and Talents

Statement of Interest

Why are you the best person to represent your State or Territory (or Country if not US)?

My qualification is

Born in the State/Territory

Immediate Family is from here

Have lived here for 4+ years

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2026 CHERRY BLOSSOM PROGRAM April 4-11, 2026

General Applications for the 2026 Cherry Blossom Class Have Closed.

Qualifications for 2026 Cherry Blossom Program

2026 CHERRY BLOSSOM PROGRAM
April 4-11, 2026