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Become a Contestant for Miss Boston/Cambridge
Miss Boston/Cambridge was held on February 10, 2013.
Check back for updates about the 2014 pageant!
Check back for updates about the 2014 pageant!
The Miss Boston Scholarship Organization is seeking the next Miss Boston and Miss Cambridge! Becoming Miss Boston or Miss Cambridge is a prestigious and once in a lifetime experience. We welcome returning contestants as well as new young ladies interested in scholarship and community service opportunities. If you are interested in becoming the NEXT Miss Boston, please see the eligibility information below:
Eligibility Requirements:
* Must be at least 17 but no older than 24 as of December 31, 2013.Follow these steps to become the next Miss Boston or Miss Cambridge:
* Single, never been married, without children.
* Live, work full time, or attend school full time in Massachusetts.
* Be at least a high school senior.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen
* Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the Miss Boston Scholarship Organization should you win one of the titles.
*The candidates must be available to serve from February until February of following year. She will also compete in the Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Pageant in June. As the Miss Boston Scholarship Organization supports education, every effort will be made to accommodate her school schedule.
Pageant Phases of Competition
Competitions scored on a scale of 1 through 10 using whole numbers only.
Additional Contestant Requirements:
- Interview – 25%
- Suggested wardrobe: a simple dress or pants that would be appropriate for a job interview.
- Talent – 35% (Talent must not exceed 90 seconds)
- Suggested wardrobe: An outfit that represents your talent and that you feel comfortable performing in.
- Evening Wear – 20%
- Suggested wardrobe: An evening gown that makes you feel beautiful.
- Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit – 15%
- Suggested wardrobe: The swimsuit may be a one or two-piece swimsuit of any color and cut you prefer. Please, nothing too revealing!
- On-Stage Question – 5%
- You will wear your interview outfit or evening gown.
*All contestants must raise a minimum of $100 for the Children's Miracle Network.
*All contestants must submit a refundable competition deposit of $100.
*All contestants must sell a minimum of one program book ad for $150 (8.5x11" black and white).
*All contestants must sell a minimum of 10 tickets to the event.
*All contestants must attend the pre-pageant orientation on February 2 from 10am-12pm and a rehearsal on February 9, time TBD.
Step 1: Submit your inquiry to info@missboston.org stating your name, age, and some information about yourself.
Step 2: Contestants will need to prepare the following competition documents to submit with the application:
* Contestant Resume (Download Instructions, Download Template)
* Platform (Community Service) Essay (Download Instructions, Download Template)
* Recent Headshot (at least 1000x1000 pixels)
* Program book advertisement (8.5x11" black and white ad)
* Talent music - mp3 file
Step 3: Complete the contestant application.
Step 4: Contestants will also need to complete the Contestant Contract and have it notarized prior to competing. Contract will be emailed after application is complete.
Step 4: Complete your fundraising requirements for Children's Miracle Network. Please visit www.missamerica4kids.org to register.
Step 5: Learn more about the pageant workshop being held on February 2, 2013
Benefits of competing for Miss Boston:
Earn Scholarships
Many young women like you are looking for a way to pay for their college education. The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance. This assistance is not just for the handful of young women who become Miss America, but is available to the over 12,000 young women who compete in the state and local competitions as well.
Make A Difference
Our program provides a forum for raising awareness and affecting change for social issues that are important to you. In addition, The Children's Miracle Network is the official national platform of the Miss America Organization. As a contestant you must work with this organization and help in the effort of raising funds for CMN. Please visit www.missamerica4kids.org to register today!
Gain Experience
Whatever your career or academic goals, the skills you’ll acquire through the Miss America Organization will help ready you for real world challenges.
Create Opportunities
Showcase your talents...be recognized for your knowledge and abilities...meet influential people.
Preparation Tip:
Talent Music Accompaniment Information!
Remember you must keep your talent at 90 seconds or less. We highly recommend that you utilize a professional background accompaniment track rather than attempting to "cut and paste." This is especially important for vocalists. You should search the music catalog companies for pre-cut musical accompaniment tapes. There are excellent music companies that cater to talent and pageant competitions, producing popular songs at 90 seconds. We have included their web links below. Make sure you order the correct time as the companies have both original tracks and edited versions down to the 90 seconds. They are very economical and can change the key to accommodate your vocal range. Make sure that you ask the Local Director what format you should submit for your music. Musical Creations also allows for MP3 files to be downloaded off their site for an economical fee. www.musicalcreations.com / www.omegasound.com