Interested in Competing

Why participate? Do it for the…

• Applause! Receive recognition for your efforts and your community

• Personal Development – Gain valuable experience and develop life skills

• Crown & Awards! Winners receive scholarships toward tuition for college/grad school & a crown!

• Glamour – Red carpet moments await.

• Adventure…..Explore new interests, discover new opportunities

• Sisterhood! Make lifelong friends with other like-minded motivated women

• Growth….Foster a positive, self-motivated mindset to achieve your goals

By competing under the Miss America Organization, you'll not only have the chance to earn scholarships for your academic pursuits but also forge deep, meaningful relationships and create lifelong memories in a truly transformative experience.

As Miss Minnesota, you'll proudly represent our state in the Miss America pageant and gain invaluable access to experienced mentors in your field. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity opens doors to unimagined possibilities and lets young women utilize their talents and passions for the greater good of their communities, bringing purpose and fulfillment to their lives.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE?

To become a candidate in Miss Minnesota, a candidate must first win a local preliminary competition to compete to represent her state, which requires personal commitment, hard work, and talent.

How to compete for the 2026 competition

Age Eligibility:

• Miss America: Delegates must be no older than 28 years of age as of September 30, 2026 and no younger than 18 on September 1, 2026

• Miss America’s Teen: Delegates must be no younger than 14 as of September 1, 2026 OR no older than 18 on September 30, 2026.

Residency:
Delegates qualifying by residence must provide proof of at least 120 consecutive days of residency within the state prior to the date of competition.
Employment:
Delegates qualifying by employment must submit documentation of full-time, in-person employment (minimum of 40 hours per week) held for at least 120 consecutive days prior to competition.
Student Status:
Delegates qualifying through student status must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university located in the state. Full-time status is determined by the institution.
Documentation:
All forms of documentation required for eligibility verification remain unchanged. These updates are designed to provide clarity and consistency across all local, state, and national competitions. For further information, delegates should contact their local or state director.

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