The Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc. is proud to announce a new partnership with Samford University, naming the institution an official higher education partner of the Miss America’s Teen program.
Through this partnership, the winner of Miss America’s Teen 2027 will be eligible to receive a $100,000 scholarship to Samford University, further expanding the significant educational opportunities available through the Miss America’s Teen program.
“Since 1945, Miss America has awarded academic scholarships that help change the trajectory of young women’s lives,” said Robin Fleming, Miss America CEO/Owner and Chairman of the Board of the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc. “This partnership with Samford University continues that legacy in a meaningful way. A $100,000 scholarship represents a powerful investment in the next generation of leaders who will use their education to create lasting impact in their communities and beyond.”
“Samford University is excited to partner with the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation and to offer this scholarship opportunity for the national winner of Miss America’s Teen competition,” said Jody Hunt, Samford University’s General Counsel and Vice President for Government Affairs.
Hunt, who also serves as an executive director of the Miss Samford scholarship competition, said the Miss Samford University program has a rich tradition and history of success as an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama and Miss America competitions. Ten Miss Samford titleholders have gone on to become Miss Alabama, and one Samford student has earned the title of Miss America.
Samford University is a nationally recognized Christian university located in Homewood, Alabama. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and faith-centered education, Samford is intentionally small enough to foster meaningful connections while offering robust academic and professional opportunities. The Wall Street Journal recently ranked Samford #3 in the nation for career preparation and #7 in the nation for student learning opportunities. The university’s athletics programs also boast one of the highest Graduation Success Rates in the country among NCAA Division I institutions, with an impressive 97% rate.
Together, Samford University and the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc. are advancing Miss America’s longstanding mission of empowering young women to lead with purpose — creating new pathways for Miss America’s Teen winners to pursue higher education and develop the leadership skills that will shape communities across the country.
