Become a Contestant

The Miss Hill City Scholarship Organization is a proud local preliminary to the Miss Virginia and Miss America scholarship pageants. We celebrate the achievements of young women aged 14-28 who are passionate about education, community service, and personal growth. Our program provides scholarships, leadership training, and a platform to amplify your voice on issues that matter.

Competition Guidelines

Candidate Requirements

​​Age Requirements

  • Miss: Must be no younger than 18 by September 1, 2026, and no older than 28 by September 30, 2026.

  • Teen: Must be no younger than 14 by September 1, 2026, and no older than 18 by September 30, 2026

​General Eligibility

Be a United States citizen.

Be a female.

Must be single with no legal dependents.

Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization.

Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.

Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local, state, and national competition(s) in which you compete.

Residency requirements: Live in Virginia for at least 30 days before the local competition and/or work or attend school in Virginia. 

Teen delegates must be a legal resident of Virginia for at least 6 months prior to local competition.

A beauty pageant winner wearing a crown, with a woman placing the crown on her head, surrounded by other contestants in evening gowns, on stage with colorful lighting.
A woman in a blue gown and sash labeled 'Miss Virginia's Teen' is crying with her hands over her chest, while someone puts a crown on her head during a pageant crowning event. Multiple women in colorful evening gowns are in the background, clapping and smiling.
Miss USA winner crying with joy, holding a large bouquet of red roses, as another woman places a crown on her head, while other contestants and audience members look on happily.


Miss America Registration and Payment

The Miss America Organization requires all contestants to register once during each competition season. Use the link below to register with MAO and pay the $49.99 registration fee. Please select “Virginia” and then “Miss Hill City" when asked. Please take a screenshot of your registration and payment for verification. https://www.club.missamerica.org/ma-membership

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Local Registration and Payment

The Miss Hill City Scholarship Organization requires all Miss and Teen contestants to register and pay a non-refundable $250 registration fee.

 

Required Paperwork

All delegates must download, complete, and submit the required paperwork to Miss Hill City Executive Director Steven Dunn at info@misshillcity.org.

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Paperwork Now Available!

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Areas of Competition

  • Interview: 10-minute private interview with a panel of judges

  • Health & Fitness: High-energy modeling routine in fitness-wear

  • Talent: 90-second talent presentation 

  • Evening Wear: Graceful modeling routine in formal wear 

  • On-stage Question: 20-second Q&A about the candidate's community service initiative or current events

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