Elite Model Look 2026 — international model scouting contest

Description: Elite's long-running global scouting competition is open for its 2026 edition, searching for new faces to place with Elite agencies worldwide. Candidates apply online with photos; selected profiles are invited to local castings or reviewed directly by international agents, with national finalists progressing toward the world final. The contest launched the careers of Cindy Crawford and Gisele Bundchen.

Requirements: Open to applicants aged 14+; written parental consent mandatory for under-18s. One entry per person per year, with three photos: full body, portrait, waist-up.

Pay: No entry fee in the official application process; the prize for winners and top finalists is a modelling contract with the Elite network.

How to apply: Create an account and upload the three required photos through the official form at www.elitemodellook.com (Apply section). Applications accepted through 31 December 2026. Apply only via the official site; ignore third parties asking for money.

Official source: elitemodellook.com