Contestant Eligibility for Miss + Teen Competitions
Through competing for Miss Arlington, Miss Loudoun County, Miss Arlington's Teen, and Miss Loudoun County's Teen, contestants can gain valuable experience and develop life skills (e.g. interview skills, public speaking, interpersonal communication, social interaction, etc.); earn quality scholarship funds for college and graduate school, regardless of whether a title is won; find new interests and discover new opportunities; make lifelong friendships and relationships; learn to set goals, follow them through and exceed your expectations; develop a sense of responsibility for helping others; foster a positive, self-motivated mindset to achieve your goals; and receive recognition for your efforts in bettering yourself and your community. Interested in competing? See if you qualify through the eligibility requirements below!
Miss Eligibility Requirements
Demographics
Must be between the ages of 18*-27 at the time of the Miss Virginia competition
Be a female
*18 year olds may choose to compete at the Miss or Teen level. Please refer to missvirginia.org to determine the date of the Miss Virginia competition each year. Residency
Must fulfill one of the following:
Must reside in the state of competition
Be enrolled in and physically attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited college or university;
Or be employed on a full-time basis in the state in which she intends to compete.
Citizenship
Must be a citizen of the United States of America
Teen Eligibility Requirements
Demographics
Must be between the ages of 14-18* at the time of the Miss Virginia competition
Be a female
*18 year olds may choose to compete at the Miss or Teen level. Please refer to missvirginia.org to determine the date of the Miss Virginia competition each year.
Residency
Must fulfill one of the following:
Must reside in the state of competition
Be successfully enrolled in and physically attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited public or private school, or home schooled within the state of competition.
Citizenship
Must be a citizen of the United States of America
Additional Requirements
Must not be eligible to compete in the Miss America Competition (see Miss Program Eligibility requirements above).
