​To apply for a local Mississippi Plus America title; applicants must meet the following criteria:

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• Applicants for Miss, Ms. and Mrs. categories must be at least 18 years old by Oct 1

  • Teens must be at least 13 and no older than 18 by April 1st

• Must have been born a woman

• Must wear a size 14W or greater (Teens size 12 or greater)

• Must live in, own property, born, previously lived, or have some affiliation with the State of Mississippi

• Must be a legal US Citizen

• Must have application submitted online.

Once the application is accepted, Local titleholders of Mississippi Plus America must meet the following requirements to compete on pageant night:

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• Once accepted, Applicant must submit Registration Fee. 

  • Apply early to avoid additional fees. See registration fee schedule below:

    • $350 Early Registration (before Oct 1)

    • $400 Regular Registration (after Oct 1 - Nov 1)

    • $450 Late Registration (after Nov 1)

  • The registration fee covers the cost of your sash, print materials Mississippi Plus America official shirt and personal webpage. Can be split into two payments: 

    •  $200 entry payment must be made upon official acceptance into MSPA.

    • Balance due by December 1st. No exceptions!

• Complete and document at least 1 public/community service appearance each month (virtual or in person November 1st - March 1st).

• Support the MSPA fundraising goal ($1K Fundraising): ​

  • Fundraising ensures we have enough funding for community service projects, social events, scholarships, cash prizes, and a successful pageant.

  • Your sponsorships, ads, pageant ticket sales and online voting also counts towards this amount that you raise.

  • Your fundraising determines how much is earned in your prize money should you win or become a runner-up.

• Attend pageant events &  training sessions as outlined in the Delegate Handbook (*This manual is provided to delegates only).​

• Maintain conduct and decorum to not violate Mississippi Plus America Conduct guidelines.

Required Competition Categories (required)

• Private Interview (50% of preliminary score)

• On-Stage Question (50% of final score)

• Elegant Pant Wear (25% of prelim/final score)

• Evening Gown (25% of prelim/final score)

• People's Choice (online voting)

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Optional Categories (additional $20 each)

• Community Service

• Covergirl

• Fashion Model Runway

• Spokesmodel

• Talent