How to Become a Teen Beauty Pageant Contestant
Win scholarship money for college by competing in beauty pageants. Miss Teen USA is the largest teen beauty pageant. In order to compete for Miss Teen USA, you must compete at the local level in your state before seeking the national title. There are also several other teen beauty pageants not affiliated with the Miss Teen USA program that also award scholarship money. All pageants require applicants to follow certain criteria and complete some sort of application. If you're under the age of 18, you are considered a minor and will need permission from either your parent or guardian.
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Determine if you meet the requirements to be eligible to compete. For the Miss Teen USA pageant, contestants must be between the ages of 14 and 19; they must never have been married, never been pregnant, or given birth-- and they must not be considered a parent. In addition, they need to be a U.S. citizen and must demonstrate both good health and moral character.
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Fill out an application form either online through the pageant's website, or a paper application. Each applicant needs to provide her full name, birth date, phone number, address, age, height and weight. You may also be asked to provide proof of residency, to determine if you're eligible to compete in the local pageant.
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Get your parent or guardian to sign the application, allowing you to compete. If you're under the age of 18, you will need their permission to participate.
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Submit a recent photograph of yourself. This doesn't need to be a professional headshot, but the photograph should be well done and showcase your beauty.
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Wait to hear if you've been selected to compete. You may be contacted by mail or phone for an interview, which often is the first round of the competition. It could be weeks or months before you hear if you've been selected.
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