FORMS AND IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ARE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

To become Miss America or Miss America's Outstanding Teen, a contestant must first win a local competition and then compete to represent her state, a press which showcases personal commitment, hard work, and talent. Competing in the Miss America Scholarship Program requires commitment, perseverance, talent and ambition. Your first step to becoming Miss Jeffersontown 2011 or Miss Jeffersontown's Outstanding Teen 2011, Miss Louisville 2011 or Miss Louisville's Outstanding Teen 2011, you must meet the following criteria:

FOR MISS COMPETITION:

You must be at least 17 years of age and a senior in high school and no older than 24 on December 31, 2010.

1. You are a citizen of the United States. There are three ways in which someone can be eligible to compete in Miss Jeffersontown/Louisville. You could be a resident of Kentucky for at least six months (with proof of official document establishing residency, ie driver's license). You could be a student at a college or university in Kentucky, having completed at least one semester as a full time student (at least 12 credit hours) and presently be enrolled and attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited college or university (must submit proof).

2. You could also be a full-time employee working in Kentucky (at least 40 hours per week in Kentucky) for at least six months immediately prior to this competition and still employed at the present time (must show proof).

3. You must have been born female.

4. You are not now nor have you ever been married.

5. You are not now pregnant nor have you ever been pregnant. You are not the adoptive parent of any child.

6. You are of good moral character and have not been involved at any time in any act of moral turpitude.

7. Other than minor or petty offenses, you have never been convicted of any criminal offense and there are no criminal charges presently pending against you.

If you have any specific questions about any of the above mentioned criteria, please contact us. More details are available in the contestant contract you will receive once your application has been submitted.

AREAS OF COMPETITION AND SCORING FOR MISS: Each young woman needs to have a Community Service Platform. See www.missamerica.org for more details or call and/or email us with questions.

• Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit - 15%

• Evening Wear - 20%

• Talent - 35%

• Private Interview - 25%

• On-Stage Question - 5%

FOR OUTSTANDING TEEN COMPETITION, YOU MUST

• Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17.

• Be a United States citizen.

• Meet residency requirements for competing in a certain town or state.

• Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization

• Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.

• Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you compete.

• Must not be eligible to compete in the Miss America Competition.

AREAS OF COMPETITION AND SCORING PERCENTAGES FOR TEEN: Each young woman needs to have a Community Service Platform. See www.maoteen.org for more details or call and/or email us with questions.

• Lifestyle and Fitness- 15%

• Evening Wear -15%

• Talent -35%

• Private Interview-30%

• On Stage Question 5%

The next Miss Jeffersontown and Miss Jeffersontown’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant will be held on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010!

ENTRY DEADLINE FOR MISS and TEEN CONTESTANTS IS AUGUST 29, 2010!

The Early Bird Special for TEENS of $65 good till August 19th and $75 thru August 29th. MISS contestants are required to raise $100 for The Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) which is national platform for the Miss America Scholarship Organization. See entry documents for details.

The Greater Louisville Scholarship Organization-Teen Info

The Greater Louisville Scholarship Organization-Miss Info