General Requirements
Each contestant must:
1.) Be of African-American descent.
2.) Be a high school enrolled in grades in grades 9-12
3.) Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.
4.) Be an individual who has demonstrated a genuine interest in one of the 25 categories.
5.) Submit a seperate project, one contestant per categories, per city (a contestant may enter up to three (3) categories).
6.) Be of amateur status having never performed as a paid professional in any categories of competition.
7.) Confirm to the guideline requirements as dictated by category.
8.) All local contestants must submit to their local NAACP ACT-SO program: a) a final application b) a 1 or 2 page double spaced typed biography
9.) All national contestants must submit to their local NAACP ACT-SO Sponsors: a) a national application b) a 1 or 2 page double paced typed biography c) a parent's consent form d) a medical release form signed by a parent e) a small clear photo
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