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The premier scholarship pageant where confidence shines, sisterhood thrives, and every girl belongs. Whether you're new to the stage or a seasoned competitor, your crowning moment starts here.

IUM is a scholarship-style pageant system dedicated to the girls and women who represent us.

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We pride ourselves on recognizing the incredible accomplishments of our queens and competitors, achieved both on and off the pageant stage.

Our experienced directors (who together have over 40 years of dedication to the pageant community) along with our staff have worked diligently to create a pageant organization focused on the competition aspects that REALLY work the best and that delegates enjoy the most.

Which Division Are You Eligible For?

We welcome contestants ages 5 and up — no experience needed. Join your age division and start your journey.

Princess*

Ages 5-7

Jr. Preteen*

Ages 8-10

Ages 11-13

Preteen*

Jr. Teen

Ages 14-16

Teen

Ages 17-19

Miss

Ages 20-24

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Young girl in a light blue dress with a bow, smiling with arms crossed, standing against a black background.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a light blue satin dress with a bow detail, posing against a black background.
Young woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing a shiny, green sequin sleeveless jumpsuit, smiling with hands on hips.
A woman with long, wavy brown hair, smiling, wearing a sleeveless turquoise dress with a cut-out detail, posing with one hand on her hip against a black background.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a colorful floral blazer and earrings, standing with hands on her hips against a black background.
A woman with long dark hair, smiling and winking, wearing a white dress and turquoise earrings, against a black background.

Ms.

Ages 25+ Any Marital status

*Please note: At our pageant, we believe that young girls should feel confident and celebrated just as they are. To support this, makeup is not permitted on contestants under the age of 13. We want every contestant to know they don’t need to alter their appearance to shine at IUM.

10th Anniversary

Join us at the

of International United Miss

The Rosen Centre Hotel exterior with palm trees and a sign in front.

July 12th - 18th, 2026

in Orlando, FL.

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Prize Package

    • Queens Photoshoot & a Day in Disney World

    • IUM Holiday Party in Washington D.C.

    • 6 Days, 5 Nights in EUROPE!

    • A Surprise Destination unique to each class of queens

    • Family-style Bonding in the mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    • NEW this year! Optional Alumni weekend and a day at Universal Studios!

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  • Let’s be real, there’s too many to list here!

  • We guide you through your reign with expert advice & queen training sessions. Anyone can reign with IUM!

  • Check out our Sponsors HERE

  • If you choose to attend IUM state pageants, we treat our royalty to host hotel accomodations.

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Required Competitions

  • One-on-One Round Robin Style interview with each judge.

  • On-Stage competition showcasing each delegate in the floor-length appropriate gown of her choice.

  • On-Stage modeling in the contestant’s outfit of choice.

    Note: This competition is optional at the state pageants to win prize money and not including in the total score. It IS mandatory at the international competition.

  • A 45 Second introduction speech given on stage in front of the panel of judges. Judges are instructed to take notes to then be used for topics in the private interview.

  • Each delegate is required to complete at least 3 hours of community service from the time they accept their title to July 1st, prior to the international competition. Delegates that do will receive the total 10%.

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Meet the Queens

Testimonials