Why Compete?

There are numerous reasons to join us, but here are just a few...

Scholarships

At the Triangle Scholarship Organization's inaugural competition, we will award over $5,000 in scholarships. Even if you don't win a title, you can still walk away with scholarship money. We will offer several awards for the highest scorer in various phases (Interview, Talent, etc.), increasing the odds of walking away with scholarships.

Titleholders will earn the opportunity to compete at Miss North Carolina, Miss North Carolina’s Teen, and possibly Miss America or Miss America’s Teen—where, collectively, more than $200,000 in scholarships are awarded annually.

Community Service

Every candidate in the Miss America Opportunity develops a Community Service Initiative (CSI)—a personal cause you are passionate about & eager to champion.

During the competition, you’ll present your CSI to the judges and audience, showcasing why it matters to you.

If selected as our titleholder, our organization provides you with year-long support to shine a spotlight on your initiative—through community events, media opportunities, partnerships with local nonprofits, and more. It’s your chance to turn your passion into action and make a lasting difference.

Mentorship

Each candidate is paired with a Carolina Star—one of the young girls in our mentorship program, which is part of the Miss America’s Little Sisters initiative. This experience gives you the chance to build a meaningful bond, serve as a role model, and inspire our next generations of leaders and changemakers.

For our four titleholders, the mentorship continues throughout the year: you and your Carolina Star will march in parades together, volunteer side-by-side at service projects, and share experiences that create lasting memories and reinforce the power of leadership through example.

We can't wait for you to join us!!

Miss
Eligibility Requirements

To compete, you must:

Be between the ages of 18 and 27*
Be a citizen of the United States
Be single
Meet residency requirements*
Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization
Develop a Community Service Initiative (CSI)
Be in reasonably good health to the meet the job requirements of Miss North Carolina and Miss America
Be able to meet time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the Triangle Scholarship Organization
Meet eligibility requirements to compete in the Miss America Scholarship Competition
Submit $39 registration fee to Miss America Organization
Submit $100 registration fee to Triangle Scholarship Organization

Teen
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