The Miss America pageant is an annual competition that awards scholarships to young women who demonstrate intelligence, talent, and poise. The competition is open to women between the ages of 17 and 25 who are United States citizens. To apply for the Miss America pageant, you must first submit an online application. The application includes questions about your personal information, your education, your work experience, and your volunteer activities. You must also submit a headshot and a full-length photograph.
Once you have submitted your online application, you will be invited to compete in a local pageant. Local pageants are held all over the country, and the winners of these pageants will advance to the state pageant. The winners of the state pageants will then advance to the Miss America pageant.