Becoming a Candidate
Dream of one day becoming Miss Louisiana... or even Miss America?
You have ideas and plans and goals - so much to offer the world - but how? Each year young women just like you choose to compete in the Miss America system. That's right! Many of them are just like you - yet they know that the Miss America Organization is the single largest provider of scholarships for young women in the world.
To become a candidate, you must:
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Be between the ages of 17 and 25
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Be a United States citizen
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Meet residency requirements for competing in Louisiana.
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Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization
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Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements
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Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local, state and national competition(s) in which you compete
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Meet all additional requirements pursuant to the Miss America State and Local Application & Agreement.
If you meet the above criteria, then register to compete!
Registration Fee
Please register and pay the $35 registration fee to the Miss America Organization.
Those that register will receive the following benefits;
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Access to compete in local Miss/Teen Competitions
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Chance to win a $1,000 scholarship – one in each state + D.C.
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Access to our exclusive Professional Development Series with experts in areas such as:
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Social Media training
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Public speaking
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Media/Press training
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Advocacy & Fundraising
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Financial literacy
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Health & Wellness / Peak Performance training
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Resume building
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Career opportunities and networking events
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Exclusive Miss America merchandise and discounts
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If you choose to compete in a Miss Louisiana Local Preliminary, you will need to register and pay $75 per local you enter.
Phases of Competition
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Private Interview with Panel of Judges
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Talent
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On-Stage Interview
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Red Carpet (Evening Wear)
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Social Impact Pitch