Why Enter?

Do you love glamour and all things elegant? Do you have a passion or platform you want to share with the world? Or maybe you just believe you’re all-round awesome? If you answered yes to any or all of those, the Miss North Carolina USA or Miss North Carolina Teen USA pageant may be the next best adventure you embark upon! We are currently seeking North Carolina residents (or full-time college students) who have a flare for the fabulous and a passion for pageantry. There is NO FEE or obligation required to apply. Simply input your info below and submit. The next Miss North Carolina USA / Miss North Carolina Teen USA could be you! Please allow at least 48 hours for our Admissions Committee to review your application.

Miss USA Qualifications

Women who are or have been married, as well as women who are pregnant or have children, are able to compete. There is no age limit!

  • Must be born in 2005 or before.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States and will remain a citizen of the United States through the State Pageant and, if you win the State Pageant, through the National Pageant.
  • Must represent and warrant that you are a female (recognized medically and legally as a female in the United States).
  • Must live in your state permanently and will have lived there for at least three (3) months prior to the date of the pageant – OR – Must be a full time student in your state and will have completed one entire semester or session by December 31st – OR – Must work full time in your state.
  • Must comply with all eligibility requirements outlined in the official contestant entry form.

Miss Teen USA Qualifications

  • Must be born between the years of 2005-2009.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States and will remain a citizen of the United States through the State Pageant and, if you win the State Pageant, through the National Pageant.
  • Must represent and warrant that you are a female (recognized medically and legally as a female in the United States).
  • Must never have been married or had a marriage annulled.
  • Must never have given birth to a child, cannot be a parent or guardian of any other adult or minor person, and cannot currently be pregnant.
  • Must live in your state permanently and will have lived there for at least three (3) months prior to the date of the pageant – OR – Must be a full time student in your state and will have completed one entire semester or session by December 31st.
  • Must comply with all eligibility requirements outlined in the official contestant entry form.