Delegates' Eligibility
The Constitution of Palmetto Girls State provides that the following requirements of eligibility must be met by the delegates selected to attend PGS:
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Eligibility is limited to girls in their Junior or third year of high school and who will be seniors in September or January following the Girls State session. All girls must attend schools within the State of South Carolina (unless a waiver is obtained from the Palmetto Girls State Committee) and be sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Delegates' Qualifications
When choosing delegates, the following individual qualifications should be considered:
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Character
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Honesty
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Leadership Ability
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Scholarship
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Interest in government
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Cooperativeness
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Maturity
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Desire to attend PGS
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These qualities are not mutually exclusive. The above-listed criteria are important when you consider that the week is challenging both physically and mentally and that the delegate must co-exist with others in a controlled environment on a regimented schedule.
2025 Session
The 2025 session of ALA PGS will be held on the campus of Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC from June 8 – June 14, 2025.
Registration will be held on the morning of Sunday, June 8 from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM in Neville Hall. Delegates are expected to remain in attendance until after the closing session on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Delegates should be picked up between 10:00 – 10:30 AM from their respective dorms on Saturday, June 14. All delegates must be picked up by 11:00 AM.
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The updated Delegate Information for the 2025 session is posted below.
Prepare for your Palmetto Girls State Experience
Below you'll find a comprehensive resource that will ensure a successful and enriching week featuring a welcome message from ALA PGS Director Sabra Denny, a guide on appropriate attire, a suggested packing list, and daily recap videos from our 2024 program.
