To become a participant for the next Competition Cycle
(starting May 2023) you must meet all criteria as shown below:

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For Miss America  – birth years 1996 – 2006

For Miss America’s Teen –  birth years 2010 – 2006

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• Be a United States citizen

• Be a female

• Single

• No legal dependents

• Meet residency requirements for competing in your city or state

* Required: Community Service Initiative (CSI) during her year of service.

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