Miss America is more than a competition—it’s the nation’s most iconic platform for women to rise, lead, and inspire. For over a century, Miss America has been celebrated as America’s It Girl—the symbol of style, service, scholarship, success, and sisterhood. Today, that legacy lives on as we empower thousands of women nationwide to develop lifelong skills, ignite their potential, and create meaningful change in their communities.
If you’re ready to step into this 100+ year tradition, connect with a powerful network of passionate women, and claim your place in the legacy of community service and sisterhood, we invite you to learn more about the program and join us on this transformative journey.
[PHILADELPHIA, PA] June 30, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan, joined by state ambassadors representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, will participate in the Salute to Independence Parade on Friday, July 3, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
[TROY, ALABAMA] July 1, 2026 — The Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation is thrilled to announce a new higher education partnership with Troy University in Troy, Alabama. Through this partnership, each year the entirety of each class of Miss America and Miss America’s Teen State Brand Ambassadors will receive a four-year renewable scholarship at Troy University covering undergraduate tuition, fees, and on-campus housing.
[FREDERICK, MD] June 29, 2026 — The Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce a historic new partnership with Hood College, creating an unprecedented graduate scholarship opportunity for the top three finalists in the Miss America Competition. Beginning with the 2026 competition, the newly crowned Miss America, First Runner-Up, and Second Runner-Up will each receive a scholarship covering full tuition toward an eligible graduate degree or certificate program at Hood College. Witness this landmark announcement and the crowning of the next Miss America live on September 6, 2026, from West Palm Beach, Florida, by tuning in to the livestream on the Miss America YouTube channel, @MissAmericaOfficial.
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Club America, Announcements, In the News, Press Releases, Scholarships
Club America, Announcements, In the News, Press Releases, Scholarships
Club America, Announcements, In the News, Press Releases, Scholarships
Club America, Announcements, In the News, Press Releases, Scholarships
Club America, Announcements, In the News, Press Releases, Scholarships
The Miss America Opportunity is not just a brand, or one night of a competition – the show is just one component of a year-round opportunity. Miss America’s Club America membership gives you access to a variety of professional development, networking, scholarship, and community service opportunities year-round. Check out the SIGN UP page to learn more. And if you DO want to hone your interview skills, showcase your talents, earn additional scholarships, and compete For Miss America or Miss America’s Teen, head to our Competition page.
Sometimes the greatest hurdle is inside you. We believe in building women up to feel they can take on the world.
Our network of women believe in supporting each other, advocating for change and giving back to the community.
Whether it’s access to the University of her choice through scholarship funding or choosing the road less traveled, we support a woman’s choice to define her own path.
We couldn’t begin to make a difference in the world without our sponsors and partners. We are incredibly grateful to those listed below and the many others who have supported the Miss America brand over the last 100+ years.
We are always open to new sponsors and partners to help us grow the program and our impact. If you see a future together, we’d love to chat
