Eligibility Requirements

To compete in the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program, a candidate must first win a local preliminary pageant. Some local programs have specific geographic eligibility requirements, based on where you live, attend school full-time, or work full-time. However, all programs share the same general eligibility requirements (per the Miss America Organization, May 2025):
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• For Miss America  – Ages 18-28, must be 18 by state competition and no older than 27 at the state competition (tentative state competition date April 29, 2026)

• For Miss America’s Teen –  Ages 14-18, must be 14 by state competition and no older than 18 at the state competition (tentative state competition date April 29, 2026)

• Be a female

• Single

• No legal dependents

• Must live, work full time, or attend school full time in New Hampshire

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must be of good character

• Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you compete

• Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the Miss NH program should you win the title

• Register and pay a registration $49.99 annual MAO Membership fee (once per year) to be eligible for Local competitions

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Become a Contestant

If you are interested in competing in a Local Competition, please reach out to the Local Director for more information! 

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Important Document Links

Fact Sheet Instructions

Community Service Initiative (CSI) Information​​

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:
​The Local Director will send you the candidate contract.  However, if you need an accommodation, please contact the local director and copy her/him on the accommodation exhibit. 

​You must contact the director of the local program(s) in which you wish to participate regarding any specific geographic restrictions or other requirements, including local appearance dates.