About IJM

How to Enter

Step One: Check to see if there is a State or Regional Program in your area.

• In states or regions where there are no preliminary competitions, delegates will be chosen through the International Program Selection Process. Please contact the international pageant office if there is not a state or regional pageant in your area.

Step Two: Apply directly to your state pageant or with the International Office.

• You can apply online or request an application via email.

Step Three: Application Accepted!

• Once your application has been accepted, you will receive an Official Acceptance Letter and a complete guide to preparing for your state/international pageant.

State Pageant Expenses

Registration Fee: $25

Sponsorship Fee: Only $295

The Sponsorship Fee includes all areas required competitions to win your state pageant :

• Interview, Personal Introduction & Evening Gown
  • There is no swimsuit competition. Fun Fashion is not a required competition at the state level.
  • There is a no make-up rule for girls 9 and under. Contestants age 10 – 12 are permitted to wear light natural make-up.
• We guarantee no more than an average of 50 girls in each division at the state level.

View Judging Criteria – Click Here

State Pageant Scholarship Fee: $50

Each state contestant is required to raise or donate $50 to the IJM state pageant scholarship fund. We will only accept an average of 50 contestants per division at the state level. 50 contestants per division x $50 per contestant donations (maximum entries allowed per division) equals $2,500.00.

Is there a payment plan?

Yes. Payment plans are available through the state pageant Office.

What is NOT included in the state pageant Sponsorship Fee?

• Wardrobe, travel, lodging and meals are not included in the sponsorship fee.
• State participants are not required to sell ads for the program book.