Ready to Compete?

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:
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• Be age 18 – 28 for Miss America  – birth years 1995 – 2005

• Be age 13 – 18 for Miss America’s Teen –  birth years 2010 – 2005

• Must be a female

• Must not be married or a custodial parent/guardian

• 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 fee at the Miss America website and pay a $75 entry fee per local program

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Become a Contestant

(More information coming soon!)

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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.