Deadline: Varies by state. The ultimate national winner must first compete and win at a state level. Check with your state.
The Miss America Pageant is a competition for American women between the ages of 17 to 24. Contestants are judged on a variety of categories, including: artistic expression, presentation and community achievement, presence and poise, and lifestyle and fitness. The Miss America Organization is the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. In 2014, the organization provided over $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance to over 12,000 women.
Prize Amounts:
Miss America: $50,000
1st Runner Up: $25,000 2nd Runner Up: $20,000
3rd Runner Up: $15,000
4th Runner Up: $10,000
Miss America: $50,000
1st Runner Up: $25,000 2nd Runner Up: $20,000
3rd Runner Up: $15,000
4th Runner Up: $10,000
