Eligibility Criteria
Miss Palestine welcomes women of Palestinian heritage from Palestine and the global diaspora.
Who can apply?
- Palestinian citizenship is NOT required.
- Applicants do NOT need to have lived in Palestine.
- Women of full or partial Palestinian heritage may apply.
- Applicants may live in Palestine and anywhere in the world.
Basic Eligibility
- Be between 18 and 35 years old by the casting date.
- Be of full or partial Palestinian heritage.Applicants may be asked to provide reasonable documentation or family information confirming their Palestinian heritage.
- Be available for required casting, competition, rehearsals, media and official programme dates.
- Be comfortable representing Miss Palestine publicly, including interviews, media, events and digital content.
- Agree to Miss Palestine Organisation’s code of conduct and official representation requirements.
- Disclose any existing management, sponsorship or commercial agreements that may conflict with Miss Palestine or its official partners.
Connection to Palestine & Social Purpose
- Have a genuine connection to Palestinian identity, culture, heritage or community.
- Be informed about Palestine, its people, culture and heritage, and be willing to continue learning.
- Be able to represent Palestine positively and responsibly.
- Demonstrate an interest in humanitarian work, women’s empowerment, community development, social responsibility, education, entrepreneurship, culture or another meaningful social cause.
- Be willing to use the platform to contribute positively to society and support a meaningful cause or initiative.
What We Look For
Miss Palestine does not select women according to fixed height, body measurements or one traditional standard of beauty. Selection considers the whole applicant.
Presence & Presentation
Confidence, personal presentation, individual style, camera presence and professionalism.
Communication
Able to communicate clearly and authentically in interviews, media and public settings.
Talent, Education & Achievement
Academic, professional, entrepreneurial, creative, athletic or other meaningful accomplishments.
Social Contribution
Humanitarian work, volunteering, CSR, community involvement, women’s empowerment, advocacy or another meaningful initiative.
Leadership & Character
Maturity, professionalism, reliability, confidence, teamwork and responsibility.
Cultural Connection
Authentic knowledge of and connection to Palestinian culture, heritage and community, including diaspora perspectives.
Ambition & Future Potential
A clear vision for what the applicant wants to build, contribute or represent through the platform.
Media & Digital Potential
Ability to communicate authentically through media and digital platforms. A large social-media following is not required.
Not Required
- Palestinian citizenship, residency or prior life in Palestine
- A specific height or body measurements
- Pageant or professional modelling experience
- A large social-media following
Our Platform
Miss Palestine is a cultural, humanitarian and women’s empowerment platform. The organisation is not affiliated with political parties or political campaigning. Our focus is positive representation, Palestinian culture and heritage, women’s empowerment, humanitarian impact, community development, creativity, beauty, fashion and creating opportunities for women.