<p>Miss Cheerleader of America Deadline: March 1, 2009 </p><p>About Our Scholarship Program: </p><p>The Miss Cheerleader of America organization promotes education through the distribution of cash scholarships. The selection process was established to give high school cheerleaders the recognition, respect, and tuition assistance they deserve. The scholarships ARE NOT awarded on a need basis; financial information is not requested. The organization is registered with the State Department of Consumer & Industry Services and trademarked according to applicable laws. </p><p>The selection program is offered to female high school cheerleaders in 9th to 12th grades. </p><p>THERE IS NO APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION! </p><p>A preliminary judging will be made from the applications received in each state. Girls chosen as state finalists will compete for their respective state's title. The competition usually include short interviews with qualified judges. (Typical questions are provided to the contestants after they register at the pageant.) </p><p>The competition also includes an elegant pageant-styled evening gown selection, which makes each participant feel special. (Participants will be given runway training!) </p><p>This is not a beauty, bathing suit, cheer skill or talent competition. The judges are trained to look for the all-American girl, who normally would not even think about being in a pageant. </p><p>The pride that each girl feels after her state pageant proves to be priceless, regardless of where she places! </p><p>The Miss Cheerleader of America selection motto is "Rewarding Students Who Show Leadership With Heart Today & Will Continue To Be Our Leaders Tomorrow!" </p><p> misscheerleaderApplication.pdf</p>