Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program

07/14/2026

✨ COULD YOU BE ONE OF THE NEXT 13? ✨

To the young lady with big dreams, a heart to serve, and a desire to become the best version of herself—this opportunity may be for you. ❤️💚

You do not have to have pageant experience. You do not have to have everything figured out. Come ready to learn, grow, build confidence, discover your purpose, and create meaningful connections with other inspiring young ladies from across the nation.

The Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® is more than a pageant. It is a journey of scholarship, leadership, mentorship, sisterhood, service, personal development, and cultural pride.

As a member of the Class of 2027, you will have opportunities to:

✨ Strengthen your confidence and leadership skills
🎓 Represent your Dream HBCU
🌹 Honor an extraordinary woman through the Unsung SheRose Initiative
❤️ Serve and make a difference in your community
💚 Build friendships and create lasting memories
✨ Become part of a living chapter of American history

Junior Division: Ages 13–15
Teen Division: Ages 16–18

📍 Hosted in Mobile, Alabama, and welcoming young ladies from across the nation.

Only 13 young ladies will be selected for the Class of 2027.

Your story matters. Your dreams matter. Your voice matters. Your legacy could begin right here. ✨

Apply today:
https://missjuneteenth.org/class-of-2027-open-enrollment

Miss Juneteenth America®
More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History.

Open Registration begins July 1, 2026 for the Miss Juneteenth America Institute for Scholars & Leaders™ Class of 2027, a national leadership experience for young ladies ages 13–18.

07/02/2026

✨ YOUR LEGACY STARTS HERE. ✨

Registration is now OPEN for the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® Class of 2027!

More than a pageant, this is a scholarship, leadership, mentorship, and personal development experience where young ladies ages 13–18 grow in confidence, character, and purpose while discovering that Juneteenth is a living chapter of American history. Participants engage in leadership workshops, cultural experiences, community service, Dream HBCU connections, and the Unsung SheRose Initiative, all while preparing for a brighter future.

🌟 Who Can Apply?
💚 Junior Division: Ages 13–15
❤️ Teen Division: Ages 16–18

📍 Hosted in Mobile, Alabama, and welcoming participants from across the nation.

⚜️ Only 13 young ladies will be selected for the Class of 2027, making this an intimate and transformational leadership experience.

If you’re ready to grow, lead, serve, and become part of a legacy that continues to inspire generations, we’d love to welcome you.

📲 Apply today at https://missjuneteenth.org/class-of-2027-open-enrollment

Miss Juneteenth America® — More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History.

Open Registration begins July 1, 2026 for the Miss Juneteenth America Institute for Scholars & Leaders™ Class of 2027, a national leadership experience for young ladies ages 13–18.

07/01/2026

✨ Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the Miss Juneteenth America® Class of 2027! ✨

This is more than a pageant—it’s a scholarship and leadership experience where young ladies ages 13–18 grow in confidence, celebrate heritage, and become part of a living chapter of American history.

📍 Mobile, Alabama
🌎 Participants welcome nationwide

Ready to begin your journey?

👉 https://missjuneteenth.org/class-of-2027-open-enrollment

07/01/2026

🇺🇸✨ NOW OPEN: Miss Juneteenth America® Class of 2027 Enrollment! ✨🇺🇸

The next generation of leaders is ready to make history.

The Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® is More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History.

Hosted in Mobile, Alabama, this national scholarship and leadership experience welcomes young ladies ages 13–18 from across the United States to grow in confidence, earn scholarships, develop leadership skills, celebrate heritage, connect with Dream HBCUs, and honor remarkable women through the Unsung SheRose Initiative.

Over the past five years, participants have:
✨ Earned more than $33,816 in scholarships
✨ Represented 22 Dream HBCUs
✨ Impacted 44 nonprofit organizations
✨ Built lifelong friendships while creating memories that last a lifetime.

If you’re looking for an experience that inspires leadership, celebrates heritage, and encourages young ladies to become confident ambassadors for the future, this is your opportunity.

🎉 Enrollment for the Miss Juneteenth America® Class of 2027 is officially OPEN!

📍 Mobile, Alabama
👑 Young Ladies Ages 13–18
🌎 Participants Welcome Nationwide

👉 Enroll today:
https://missjuneteenth.org/class-of-2027-open-enrollment

Please share this post with a family, educator, church, youth organization, or young lady who is ready to become part of this inspiring journey.

Open Registration begins July 1, 2026 for the Miss Juneteenth America Institute for Scholars & Leaders™ Class of 2027, a national leadership experience for young ladies ages 13–18.

06/25/2026

👑 Our Queens and First Runners-Up proudly represented the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® throughout Juneteenth week!

✨ Queen Erin attended the Africatown Community Mobilization Project, Inc.’s “A Juneteenth Tribute to the Black Heritage Council.”

✨ Queen Erin, Cayleigh Humphrey (Teen First Runner-Up), and Miley Jones (Junior First Runner-Up) joined the Vernon Z. Crawford Bay Area Bar Association’s Juneteenth Celebration & Social.

✨ Queen Tammy proudly participated in Dr. Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom, honoring the 2½-year journey it took for the news of freedom to reach Galveston, Texas. Also, took a picture with Mr. Kirk Franklin.

We are proud of these young leaders for representing our organization with grace, service, and purpose while honoring Juneteenth as a living chapter of American history.

Thank you to our VisionSpot Enterprises for your belief in our mission; it has helped build this legacy.

👑 Miss Juneteenth America® — More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History. 🇺🇸

06/23/2026

📜✨ A Historic Honor for a Historic Mission ✨📜

We are proud to share that Mayor Spiro N. Cheriogotis and the City of Mobile have officially recognized the 5-Year Anniversary of the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® with a proclamation.

For five years, we have empowered young ladies through scholarships, leadership, cultural heritage experiences, and educational opportunities—honoring the spirit of Juneteenth while preparing the next generation of leaders.

Thank you to our participants, MJA Alumni, families, VisionSpot Enterprises, sponsors, volunteers, supporters, and community partners whose dedication, encouragement, and belief in our mission have helped build this legacy.

Miss Juneteenth America® — More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History.

06/20/2026

The story didn’t end on June 19.

It lives on in every young lady who chooses to lead.
In every dream pursued.
In every voice empowered.
In every legacy preserved.

Through leadership, scholarship, heritage, and purpose, Miss Juneteenth America® continues the journey of freedom by preparing the next generation to lead with confidence, character, and legacy.

Because freedom’s story is still being written.

And the next chapter begins here.

❤️💛💚🖤

Miss Juneteenth America®
A Pageant With A Purpose.
More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History.

06/19/2026

A special thank you to Bishop State Community College for welcoming the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® to campus and allowing us to film for the Today Show!

We were honored to meet and take a photo with Bishop State Community College President Olivier Charles while sharing our mission of scholarships, leadership, heritage, and legacy.

Thank you, Bishop State, for your hospitality and partnership as we continue celebrating a living chapter of American history.

06/19/2026

👑 Introducing the Miss Juneteenth America® Class of 2026 National Queens! 👑

The Maynard 4 Foundation is proud to announce the crowning of our 2026 national titleholders during the 5th Anniversary Celebration of the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® in Mobile, Alabama.

✨ Junior Miss Juneteenth America® 2026
Queen Erin Hammond
Mobile, Alabama
Dream HBCU: Jackson State University

✨ Teen Miss Juneteenth America® 2026
Queen Tammy Maku
Fort Worth, Texas
Dream HBCU: Spelman College

Throughout the coming year, Queen Erin and Queen Tammy will serve as national ambassadors, representing leadership, scholarship, service, and the enduring legacy of Juneteenth through educational events, community initiatives, and civic engagements across the nation.

We are also honored to announce a new partnership with VisionSpot Enterprises, whose $5,000 investment establishes the VisionSpot Queens Leadership & Travel Fund, supporting the leadership development and ambassadorial journey of our reigning queens.

Congratulations to Queen Erin and Queen Tammy as
they begin this exciting new chapter.

Miss Juneteenth America® — More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History.

06/19/2026

🌟 We’re Still Smiling! 🌟

What an incredible honor to see the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® featured on the Today Show with Jenna & Sheinelle.

This moment was about so much more than a pageant. It was an opportunity to share how young ladies from across the nation are growing as leaders, earning scholarships, celebrating heritage, honoring Unsung SheRoses, connecting with Dream HBCUs, and becoming part of a living chapter of American history.

For five years, we’ve watched participants discover their voices, strengthen their confidence, and embrace the responsibility of carrying forward a legacy of freedom, education, and leadership. Seeing that story shared with a national audience was both humbling and inspiring.

We are grateful to Jenna, Sheinelle, and the entire TODAY Show team for shining a light on a program that empowers young women to honor the past while preparing to lead the future.

📺 Watch the segment here:
https://www.today.com/video/how-the-miss-juneteenth-pageant-empowers-young-black-women-265385541897

Thank you to every participant, parent, sponsor, donor, volunteer, and community partner who has been part of this journey. Because of you, legacy continues to grow.

❤️ Grateful.
❤️ Inspired.
❤️ Building Legacy.



Miss Juneteenth America® — More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History.

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