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. Eligibility Requirements: Female 17-24 years of age, AND either has lived a minimum of 6 months in Michigan, has worked full-time a minimum of 6 months in Michigan, or attends school full-time in Michigan.