The $200 application fee is required to participate in the Debutante Scholarship Cotillion. This fee helps cover administrative costs, materials, and preparation activities essential to ensuring a memorable and well-organized event. By submitting this fee, applicants demonstrate their commitment to the program and their readiness to engage in the various workshops, rehearsals, and activities that prepare them for the cotillion evening. The application fee is non-refundable and must be submitted by the designated deadline to be considered for participation.