Single female at least 17 years of age and a senior in high school, but not older than 25 on December 31st of the year before her competition at Miss America

A resident for at least six (6) months, work full-time or attend school full-time in Grays Harbor County

Never been married, not pregnant nor a parent

Be a U.S. citizen

Want to earn scholarship dollars for college education

Have a talent such as music, vocal, drama, dance or artistic expression

Have a platform or cause to promote

Meet character requirements as set forth by the Miss America Organization

Promote and raise $250 for the Miss America Foundation a week before the Miss Grays Harbor competition

Able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities required for both competing for and holding the title of Miss Grays Harbor