Open Competition Teen Eligibility
Canyon Hills Outstanding Teen Title
Age (13 - 17 years of age)
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Minimum of 13 years old on the first day of the state competition (usually the last week of June)
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May not turn 18 years old on or before July 31 of the year of the National Finals in the year she will compete.
Residence
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Must be a resident of California for at least 6 months prior to the first day of competition of the local program - or -
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If your permanent address is in another state, must have attended school in California and have successfully completed at least one semester as a full-time student, and presently be enrolled and physically attending classes in an accredited public or private school in California.
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Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited public, private, or home-schooled program and have passing grades.
Other Requirements
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U.S. Citizen
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Female
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Fluent in English
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Never been married
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Never been pregnant
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Not the adoptive parent of any child
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Never been convicted of a crime and there are no criminal charges or investigations pending
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I have never performed any act that would be characterized as dishonest, immoral, or indecent.
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In good health
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Does not use or consume any illegal, controlled, or dangerous substances or abuse the use of alcohol or other dangerous substances.

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