Beauty, Brains, & Big Opportunities
For many young women, the Miss America stage is more than just a runway—it’s a launchpad to opportunity. Beyond the gowns, the spotlights, and the talent performances lies something even more transformative: life-changing scholarships that open doors to higher education and future careers.
Year after year, the Miss America organization stands as one of the largest scholarship providers for women in the United States. Whether you’re competing at the local, state, or national level, there are financial opportunities designed to help young women invest in their futures.
Behind every rhinestone crown is a scholarship, and for many Miss America and Miss America’s Teen contestants, that scholarship is a game-changer. Each year, the organization awards over $5 million in tuition scholarships to women nationwide, along with millions more in in-kind educational support. These scholarships don’t just help pay for college—they empower women to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.
The 2025 Miss America winner received a $50,000 tuition scholarship, a life-changing boost toward her educational goals. Meanwhile, Miss America’s Teen 2025 was awarded the choice between a $50,000 tuition scholarship to an accredited school or a four-year scholarship to the University of Alabama—a university now well-known to Gen Z as the home of “Bama Rush.”
Miss America Abbie Stockard is living proof that the Miss America organization isn’t just about competition—it’s about creating real opportunities. “I have received over $86,000 from the Miss America scholarship program. Not only is it paving my way through college debt-free, but it is also allowing me to obtain my Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at Auburn University in order to one day become a Pediatric Nurse Anesthetist.”
Like many contestants, Abbie originally competed for the scholarship benefits, but she quickly discovered that the organization offered so much more. “This organization has helped me cultivate my style and showcase my confidence and individuality no matter the occasion. I have acquired skill sets such as communication, outreach, and networking that will allow me to be successful beyond the title of Miss Alabama.”
For Abbie, the journey was about personal growth, leadership, and developing skills that would serve her well beyond the competition. “I learned how to be an effective brand ambassador and how to secure sustainable partnerships. I was also able to go on this journey with like-minded women by my side. My journey has shown me the power of this organization in that it brings women in, builds them up, and sends them out to be the change-makers that our world needs today.”
If you’re a young woman with big dreams—whether in academics, leadership, or community impact—Miss America and Miss America’s Teen offer more than just a stage. It’s an opportunity to gain financial support for your education, develop professional skills, and join a network of ambitious and accomplished women.
The competition isn’t just about winning a crown—it’s about becoming a role model, an advocate, and a future leader. As Abbie Stockard puts it, “All it takes is someone who has a true heart and passion for this organization.”If you’re ready to invest in your future, the stage is set. Sign up today and take the first step toward scholarships, self-discovery, and success!
“I can’t thank Miss America’s Teen enough for giving me the opportunity to now say I’m a proud Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Alabama and I graduated completely debt free with 4 years of the most amazing people and memories under my belt.”
Camille Cathey
Miss Arkansas 2025 & Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2018
“Utilizing the Presidential Scholarship to the University of Alabama that I earned as Miss Wisconsin’s Teen 2018, I graduated summa cum laude with a triple major and two bachelor’s degrees – completely debt-free. I am grateful for the more than $160,000 worth of education I was awarded through this partnership.”
Mandi Genord
Miss Wisconsin 2025 & Miss Wisconsin’s Teen 2018
