Effective 2026 To compete you must:
- Be between the ages of 13 and 17 – must be 13 by state competition and no older than 17 at state competition.
- Be a United States citizen
- Meet residency requirements for competing
- Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Organization
- Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements
- Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the MCCSO
- Register with Miss America - $50
- Register with Miss Tri-Cities Scholarship Program - no cost for Teens
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- You'll receive an email with more information and a link
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- Recommended $300 in program book ads
- $100 entry fee at time of audition payable to Miss Tri-Cities Scholarship Program