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​About Miss Minnesota
The Miss Minnesota Scholarship Organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which awards educational scholarships to outstanding young women to help them academically and professionally. The Miss Minnesota Scholarship Organization is an official preliminary of the Miss America Competition, the nation's leading achievement program and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance to young women.
​Here's how to join the Class of 2025 and compete next summer at the Miss Minnesota and Minnesota's Teen Competition:

Why participate? Do it for the…
  • Applause!  Receive recognition for your efforts and your community
  • Personal Development – Gain valuable experience and develop life skills
  • Crown & Awards! Winners receive scholarships toward tuition for college/grad school & a crown!
  • Glamour – Red carpet moments await.
  • Adventure…..Explore new interests, discover new opportunities
  • Sisterhood! Make lifelong friends with other like-minded motivated women
  • Growth….Foster a positive, self-motivated mindset to achieve your goals   

​CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY (the below was copied directly from the Miss America website)

Eligibility for 2026 and beyond (beginning in summer 2024 for 2025 state competition and 2026 Miss America competition)
​To become a local or state participant for the Competition Cycle 2026, (some states starting locals in March of 2024) competing as a State Titleholder at nationals in January 2026, you must meet the age criteria as shown below.  

Concerning Cycle 2026: To become a local or state participant for the Competition Cycle 2026, (some states starting locals in March of 2024) competing as a State Titleholder at nationals in January 2026, you must meet the age criteria as shown below. Please be advised that the age criteria for Cycle 2026 is different from all previous cycles.

UPDATE regarding MISS eligibility:
  • Miss America 18-28 – must be 18 by state competition, and no older than 27 at state competition.
  • Contestants who are 18 may choose to compete as a teen or a miss contestant.  But once you choose either teen or miss, you can't switch back to one or the other.

UPDATE regarding TEEN eligibility:
  • Miss America’s Teen 14-18 – must be 14 by state competition and no older than 18 at state competition.
  • Contestants who are 18 may choose to compete as a teen or a miss contestant.  But once you choose either teen or miss, you can't switch back to one or the other.
  • Teen Age Criteria- Additional Notes:
    *Miss America HQ is reinstating the option for 18-year-old contestants to have a ‘pivot’ year to decide whether they would like to compete in the Teen or Miss divisions.
    *A TEEN must not be more than 18 years old at the FIRST DAY of the State competition and must be at least 14 years of age. To clarify, the date of determining this age criterion remains the first day of the published State competition schedule.

For All Ages you must ALSO meet criteria as shown below:
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be a female
  • Single
  • No legal dependents
  • Meet residency requirements for competing in your city or state
Win a Local Competition
  • Local competitions are held throughout the State of Minnesota between July and February.  Interested contestants are strongly encouraged to compete in a local competition because of the many benefits.  Contestants who win a local competition immediately qualify to advance to the state competition, while gaining scholarships, leadership experience, and the support of an official Miss Minnesota Local Organization and Director.  Local organizations may provide access to community bookings and appearances, sponsorships, wardrobe assistance, and preparation for the state competition. 
  •  Learn more at the Local Competition Page
  
Fair, Festival or Community Pageant
  • Contestants who have won a judged event, a college/university title, or a community fair/festival title may also qualify to compete at the state competition.  Contact us (Kathy Shellum  or  Jodi Pinske) to learn more and determine if your event qualifies you to compete in our state competitions.
  • Learn more at the Fair & Festival Registration Page

At-Large Opportunity
  • At Large contestants have the opportunity to be chosen starting NOW.  While winning a local competition comes with the advantage of having a local community support, we want every area of Minnesota to be represented at the state competition.  Note: If you live in an area where local competitions are held, we ask that you compete there first.    There is a cost to compete At Large.
  • Learn More at the At Large Registration Page 

Regardless of how you choose to compete, all ways will secure your spot
on our Miss Minnesota's Teen 2025 stage!

Compete at a Local Competition
  • Compete and win a Local Competition Title which you will represent
  • Become and official contestant for Miss Minnesota 2025
  • Prepare for Miss Minnesota with a Local organization 
  • Be active in the community in which the Local Title represents with your service initiatives
  • Earn Scholarships and prizes through the Local Organization
  • Entry fee for Miss Minnesota is paid as part of your prize package for winning the local competition
  • Learn about the Miss America Opportunity by competing in the Local Competition
  • Compete for the title of Miss Minnesota' 2025 and continue on to Miss America
Compete with an At-Large Title or Fair / Festival Title
  • Select an At-Large title from the area in which you live and/or represent
  • Become an official contestant for Miss Minnesota 2025
  • Prepare for Miss Minnesota with your family, sponsors, coaches
  • Be active in your community in which you live to make an impact with your service initiatives
  • Be eligible for scholarships and prizes on the Miss Minnesota stage
  • Pay entry fee which awards your At-Large Sash
  • Optional fee to purchase Crown for appearances
  • Compete for the title of Miss Minnesotam2025 and continue on to Miss America!

Next Steps:

Click the link below to pay your registration fee of $39.99 for this competition season.  Once link is open, click on MINNESOTA

Once registered, you are eligible to sign up for a Miss Minnesota local, or compete at large!
Register with the American Heart Association - follow the link below for instructions.
If you have completed this step, and have questions about entering a local competition,
​please contact  Kathy Shellum

Miss Minnesota & Miss Minnesota's Teen Competition to be held at Treasure Island Resort & Casino - June 18, 19, & 20, 2025

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​                                        About Treasure Island Resort & Casino
The Prairie Island Indian Community owns and operates Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Mount Frontenac Golf Course and Dakota Station. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is the only casino in southern Minnesota located on the Mississippi River. The property features more than 1,800 slot, video poker and video keno machines, 44 table games, a poker room and a 500-seat high stakes bingo hall. Treasure Island’s 788-room hotel is the second largest hotel in Minnesota and the property features over 50,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Additional amenities include The Lagoon indoor water park, Wave Spa, Island Xtreme Bowl, Cyber Quest arcade, Kids Quest child care, various restaurants including fine dining at Tado Steakhouse, a 16,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, a 2,800-seat indoor event and convention center, a 137-slip marina, a 95-site RV park and a 100-passenger yacht. Treasure Island is a proud supporter of local businesses and has continually made a positive impact on the community. Since 1984, Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Community together have contributed $25 million to hundreds of non-profit and civic organizations throughout the region. Along with being a consistent contributor to the local economy, Treasure Island is the largest employer in Goodhue County.
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