The preliminary pageant is the first step in the tri-level organization that makes up the International Cinderella Scholarship Program. We are a natural, youth development pageant system that focuses on the growth of the participant and displaying good sportsmanship. A Cinderella Girl develops many life skills/lessons through interview, on stage presentation/modeling and the performing arts. We also encourage healthy competition, having fun and making friends along the way!

Preliminary season begins in September and runs through April. Registration begins 6 weeks prior to pageant date and entry fees vary from $55-85 depending on pageant location/area. All Cinderella preliminaries will offer the Baby divisions (ages 0-2) and main pageant divisions (ages 3-29). Age division eligibility is determined by the participant age on Sept 1 of the current pageant season. For our Charm Girl pageant, ages 3 and up, the participant will compete in the age division she falls in on the day of the pageant.

We have pageants spanning across the state from Weber County to Washington County. All pageant locations are currently considered "open pageants" unless otherwise noted. This means you do not need to live in/around that specific area to participate as a contestant.

If you are in an area without a preliminary pageant and are interested in becoming a coordinator or director, please contact our State Director, Sharon, at utahcinderella@sisna.com for more information.