Frequently Asked Questions

1. How are divisions determined?
Divisions are based on the contestant’s age as of January 1, 2025:

• Princess: 4-6 years old

• Jr. Pre-Teen: 7-9 years old

• Pre-Teen: 10-12 years old

• Jr. Teen: 13-15 years old

• Teen: 16-18 years old

• Miss: 19-24 years old

• Ms.: 25-39 years old

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2. What is the International Junior Miss (IJM) competition?
IJM is an opportunity to compete for the coveted IJM International title, cash prizes, travel opportunities, and awards. We are excited for you to join the IJM Class of 2025-2026!

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3. How are the State / Regional / National / Heritage IJM titles awarded?
Outside of our national pageants in the United Kingdom and South Africa, all IJM titles for 2025-2026 will be appointed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are looking to represent a country of which you are not a citizen, you will be asked to provide details on your connection to your selected title.

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4. How do I apply for a title?
To claim your 2025-2026 IJM title, you must:

• Pay the non-refundable $50 registration fee and $495 sponsorship fee.

• Submit an application listing up to three title choices in order of preference. If none of your choices are available, you will be contacted for additional title options.

• If choosing a heritage title, you must submit documentation proving your connection to that country.

• Review the Terms & Conditions before submitting your application.

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5. What does the entry fee cover?
The entry fee covers participation in a top-of-the-line production. We spare no expense in offering a premier stage experience complemented by a gorgeous production that is one of the best in the industry. We also invest heavily in our judging panel. Rather than selecting local judges, we fly in judges from across the country and around the world, covering their travel, accommodations, fees, and providing them with training prior to the pageant. Additionally, we reinvest into the titleholder experience. Our senior divisions each win a guaranteed cash prize and we take all titleholders on an expense-paid international trip. We truly are The Crown of Opportunities.

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6. What is the entry fee to participate?
The total entry fee is $1,340 USD, which includes:

• $50 Application Fee

• $495 Sponsorship Fee (includes an official 2025-2026 IJM crown and banner)

• $795 International Package Fee

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The International Package Fee can be paid in three payments of $265. Your International Package Fee should be paid no later than November 1st, 2025. All payments must be made by December 15th, 2025. No payments will be accepted on-site.

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7. What is included in the International Package Fee?

• Full Page Yearbook Feature (no additional design fee)

• Copy of the Yearbook

• (1) Finale Show Ticket for a Parent/Guardian

• International Scholarship Fund Donation

• Souvenir T-Shirt

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8. Are there additional costs I should plan for?
As in most pageants, there are incidental costs as a contestant. Additional costs you should plan for on your International journey include:

• Opening Production Number Dress (~$300 USD, purchased through Ashley Rene’s)

• Optional Contests ($75-$150 per entry)

• Photo Package ($295 for '24-'25, pricing for '25-'26 TBA)

• Video Package ($275 in '24-'25, includes all areas of competition, pricing for '25-'26 TBA)

• Streaming Package ($50 in '24-'25, pricing for '25-'26 TBA)

• Travel & Accommodations (special discounted rates available at the Host Hotel)

• Meals, wardrobe, and other incidentals

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9. What should I do if I need a visa or have a credit with The iam Pageant Powerhouse and International Junior Miss?
If you require visa documentation or have a credit to apply towards your IJM entry fees, email IJM@TheiamPowerHouse.com for a specialized application.

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10. How can I get more information before applying?
If you have any questions before completing your application, reach out to the IJM International Office at IJM@TheiamPowerHouse.com.

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11. I'm interested in being considered to judge. How do I apply?
We’re always building our judging pool across the Powerhouse family of events, including National American Miss State and National competitions, as well as for International Junior Miss Internationals and our National Pageants abroad. If you’re interested in being considered, please fill out the form linked here. We do receive a high volume of inquiries and work hard to create a diverse and dynamic panel. We review all submissions and will reach out if there’s a potential fit. Please note: Judging at our events is a volunteer position. However, we do cover select travel expenses such as hotel accommodations, meal stipends during judging days, certain transportation costs, and more. If you're invited to judge, we’ll share all the details with you directly!