Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a U.S. citizen
2. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age as of July 31st in the calendar year of the State Competition
3. Must be at least a high school graduate or equivalent by July 31st in the calendar year of the State Competition 
4. Must not be older than twenty-five (25) years of age as of the last day in the calendar year of the State Competition (December 31st) 
5. Female, never married and never have had children
6. Legal resident of New York State 
7. Must reside/work/go to school/graduated from school in Fulton County or Montgomery County
8. Must maintain the basis for eligibility throughout the local and state competition

Dates to Remember

December 1, 2019 - Paperwork deadline!
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January 3, 2020-Workshop 1-4 pm-HPDC

January 10, 2020 - Workshop 2 -4 pm-GMS

January 17, 2020 - Dress Rehearsal -4pm GMS 

January 19, 2019 - 2020 Miss Fulton County/Miss Montgomery County Scholarship Competition 4 pm-Gloversville Middle School

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Paperwork deadline is December 1, 2019

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Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

The Miss America Organization and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals share a commitment to raise awareness and funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the country as well as the Miss America Scholarship Program.  In addition to her other responsibilities, Miss America is the Goodwill Ambassador to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 

Miss America contestants at all levels raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Miss America Scholarship Program.  Contestants at the local level are required to raise a minimum of $100 for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  All donations stay local.  Donation pages can be created at missamerica4kids.org.