Competition

[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.

June 27, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan spent the past week traveling coast to coast in celebration of the Miss America Class of 2027, joining state organizations to recognize the remarkable young women making a difference in communities across the country. In just ten days, Cassie visited Tennessee, Arizona, Virginia, and New York, participating in competition events, community appearances, and performances that showcased the heart of the Miss America Opportunity.

[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] June 13, 2026 — Cassie Donegan, Miss America, reunited with her sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau at the 46th Annual Alpha Sigma Tau National Convention held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, over the weekend.

[NEW YORK, NY] June 7, 2026 — Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, attended Broadway’s biggest night at the American Theatre Wing’s 79th Annual Tony Awards® in New York City, celebrating excellence in live theatre and the performing arts since 1947!

[ALBANY, NY] May 29, 2026 — Cassie Donegan Miss America 2026 was honored to be recognized this week at the New York State Senate in Albany, New York, alongside Miss New York’s Teen 2025 Nadia Anwar.