Become a Teen Delegate
The Road to Miss Kansas' Teen starts here!
Are you the next Miss Kansas' Teen?
About the Competition
Delegates in the Miss Kansas' Teen Organization, at the state level, gain experience through participation in interviews, talent performances, public speaking, promoting individual social impact initiatives and social/digital media interaction. Cash and in-kind educational scholarships are available to all young women who advance to the state competition.
To become a Teen delegate, you must submit the Teen Competition Application and payment. The Teen competition is a direct entry competition, meaning delegates do not have to win a local competition to compete for the title of Miss Kansas' Teen.
Phases of Competition
The Miss Kansas' Teen Competition is composed of these phases of competition:
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Private Interview with Judges
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On Stage Question
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Talent/HERStory (90 Seconds Max)
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Health & Fitness
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Evening Gown
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for Miss Kansas' Teen 2026
To become a local or state participant for the state competition in 2026, you must meet the age criteria as shown below.
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Miss America: Delegates must be no older than 28 years of age as of September 30, 2026 and no younger than 18 on September 1, 2026.
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Miss America’s Teen: Delegates must be no younger than 14 as of September 1, 2026 OR no older than 18 on September 30, 2026.
For All Ages you must ALSO meet criteria as shown below:
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Be a United States citizen
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Be a female
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Single
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No legal dependents
Delegates must qualify under one the following conditions:
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Residency
Delegates qualifying by residence must provide proof of at least 120 consecutive days of residency within the state prior to the date of competition.
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Employment
Delegates qualifying by employment must submit documentation of full-time, in-person employment (minimum of 40 hours per week) held for at least 120 consecutive days prior to competition.
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Student Status
Delegates qualifying through student status must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university located in the state. Full-time status is determined by the institution.
Additional Requirements
Complete paperwork requirements and participate in fundraising. Click here to find the required documents.
Meet character criteria set forth by the Miss America Organization. Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the state competition.
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*Both the phases of competition and age and and residency requirements are subject to change.
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2025 MKSTeen Scholarship Offerings Listed Here
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Ready to get started?
Please join us as a delegate! To get more information and begin the registration process, fill out the form below.