Application Forms and How to Apply

Each local candidate is also required to register at the Miss America Website:  Register here

After registering, the basic application forms are a resume and social impact statement to be submitted to the local program. 

The application instructions for competing in a Local Program are available for download in PDF format. Note that there may be additional eligibility requirements for some local programs. Please contact the local director of the program you wish to enter for the due date of your application and additional information about their specific local program (see the Local Program page for Local Program director contact information).

Download the Local Instruction Forms
The samples provided are the forms for Miss America National Contestants and you will need to emulate these forms for your local Miss America preliminary application. Important note for new contestants: the samples provided are actual compilations of Miss America National Contestants, and you should not feel intimidated by what may be years of Miss America involvement!

All files are in PDF format and require a pdf reader for viewing.

• Instructions for the Social Impact Statement, Resume and Social Impact Pitch
• Don't forget to email the director to let them know that you've registered for the local program.  Your completed resume and impact statement should be emailed to the local director.  See "Local Programs" page for a list of directors and contact information.
• List of Miss New Hampshire Program Dates -- Do not wait until after you win a local title to find out you cannot make a Miss New Hampshire rehearsal date! They are all mandatory once you get to the state level.  This form is included as part of the State & Local Agreement and must be acknowledged. 

Important Notes

• You must contact the local director for any additional local requirements including dates. 
• When submitting your application, email a headshot to the local director to which you are applying and copy it to execassist@missnh.org at the Miss NH state office. ​
• Should a contestant submit an application to compete in a Local Preliminary, but then fail to follow through to compete without giving sufficient notice to the Local Director, or fails to have a reasonable reason for the cancellation, she is subject to being disallowed entry into another Local Preliminary competition for a period to be determined by the Miss New Hampshire Board of Directors. Good reasons include a medical or bona fide family emergency. Having to work at the last minute is not a good reason. Contestants are responsible for arranging their schedules to fulfill all local rehearsal commitments, pageant activities and each phase of competition IF they submit an application. Contestants should obtain a copy of all Local commitments prior to competing in a Local Preliminary. If she cannot meet the requirements of a particular Local Program's appearance schedule, then she should not submit an application to enter that particular Local Program.