Being beautiful and bright has always been the dream of most girls. They realized that beauty is not enough to win and seize the world and challenges lied in front of them. That is why, they are trying at their best to increase their quality.

For those girls who are successful in being bright and beautiful, there are pageants for them where they can achieve so many benefits. Not only prizes, but also chances in getting scholarships. Just like what Miss Jacksonville scholarship pageants did.

North Florida Scholarship Organization Inc has been holding Miss Jacksonville USA and Miss Jacksonville Teen USA Pageant. The winners are prepared to Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA competitions.

This year, eleven contestants will compete at Ritz Theatre and Museum on Sunday at 4 p.m. The categories will be swimsuit, interview, and evening wear. A prize valued at over than $4,000 will be given to two new winners. The prize package includes crown, banner, entry fee to the state pageant, and scholarship.

What Miss Jacksonville USA tries to emphasized is the scholarship opportunities they provide for the qualifying winners and finalists. The scholarship is meant to help their higher educational goals.

If you need further information, you may call (904) 384-3578 or email to missjacksonville@bellsouth.net, or visit www.JacksonvillePageants.com.

The contestants of Miss Jacksonville USA are Ashley McKenzie, Emily Nelson, Ashley Conley, Marissa Arielle Danish, Erin Winters, Marina Petrova, and Ashley Nealis. Meanwhile, the contestants of Miss Jacksonville Teen USA are Tyrah Walker, Erika Cunningham, Elise Lobb, and Emily Cunard. They will give their best and compete in the pageants to prove that being beautiful and bright is a must for all girls.