Become a Miss Contestant

Eligibility Requirements

At least 17 years old at the time of the local pageant
Must be a U.S. citizen
No more than 24 years old on December 30th of the year of the Miss America national finals
High school graduate or successfully completed G.E.D. by July 1, 2010
Female, never married, and have never had any children
Meet residency requirements for competing in a certain town or state
Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization
Be able to meet the time commitment responsibilities as set forth by the local or state program in which you compete

Areas of Competition

Talent	35%
Interview	25%
Evening Wear	20%
Lifestyle and Fitness	15%
Onstage Question	5%

Children's Miracle Network

Each contestant must raise a minimum of $100 for the Childrens Miracle Network to compete in a Miss Connecticut local pageant. If you compete in more than one local pageant, you must raise a minimum of $100 for each local pageant you enter up to a total of $400. Once you have raised a total of $400, you are not required to raise more money and can enter as many local pageants for which you qualify in the current pageant year. However, the $400 is just a minimum; you may raise more money for CMN is you wish to do so.

To administer the CMN fundraising, each contestant must do the following:
1.      Create your personal web page on the CMN web site (see the CMN MAO Guide.pdf for details).
2.      Raise the required funds for CMN.
3.      Print out proof of money raised to bring with you to the local pageant. If you are personally donating to CMN by check, please make the check out to CMN (not the local pageant). If possible, please try to avoid bringing a check with you the day of the pageant.

To find out which local pageants you may be eligible for, or for any questions, please contact us at info@missctamerica.org.