Is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2009 with the mission of enhancing the total well-being of children and youth in the metropolitan area of Detroit, Michigan.

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  •  The Debutante Club Requirements Overview

Debutante Application Requirements Overview

Please submit this online application by August 15, 2026 at 11:59PM EST, along with a non-refundable $110 application fee.

The following are a few key requirements when submitting your application:

  • Two letters of recommendation
  • High school transcript with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Recent photograph
  • A completed Escort application (inside the Debutante Application)
  • One page essay on “Why I Want to be in The Debutante Club” by August 15th
  • And more, please review The Debutante Club Brochure for additional details below.

As a part of submitting the application, you must sign the COVID-19 Release Waiver, Photo Waiver, and Code of Conduct.  Your application will not be considered without these signed waivers and submitting the application fee of $110.

When identifying a male escort, please choose someone who will be a junior or senior in high school during the 2026-2027 season.  You must submit his portion of the application in order for you to be considered.

The Debutante Participation Fee is $3000 (this includes:  Commitment Fee, Activity Fees, Escort Fee, and Presenter’s Tuxedo Fee) plus the mandatory selling (or purchasing) of tickets to the Ball at $175 per ticket.

Fundraising opportunities will be available to help support participation and generate scholarships.