Age & Residency Requirements: 

• Between the ages of 18-26

• Must not be older than 26 years of age as of December 31, 2023.

• A U.S. citizen and resident of NC

• Possess good moral character, no criminal record

• Must attend school, live, or work in Wilson, Nash, Edgecombe, Lenoir, Greene, Pitt, Franklin, Wayne, Johnston, Wake, Duplin, and Sampson counties. ​

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Residency Requirements Include: 

• The prior six-month residency requirement has been reduced to thirty (30) days prior to a local competition.

• They have eliminated the requirement to complete at least one semester and allowing college/university acceptance and enrollment to physically attend classes.

• They have reduced the twenty-six weeks of full-time employment to sixty (60) days of continuous employment. 

• Consistent with prior years, the eligibility must be maintained to continue competing at the next level of competition and/or holding a title. 

• Meet the character criteria has set forth by the Miss America Organization. 

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

• Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the Miss Wilson Scholarship Organization

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 Other Requirements:   

• Be single and have never been married

• Meet the character criteria has set forth by the Miss America Organization. 

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

• Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the Miss Wilson Scholarship Organization

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Social Impact Initiative:

•  Must be actively involved or developing a social impact initiative (platform)

         Examples: Heart Association, Promoting Arts Education, Bullying, etc. ​

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Phases of Competition:

• Personal Interview - 35%

• Talent - 35%

• Red Carpet - 15%

• On-Stage Interview/Social Impact Pitch - 15% ​                                                                 

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