Scholarship
funds are contributed by national corporate sponsors who commit their support to the
professional advancement of young women. At the local, state, and national Miss America
competitions, more than $40 million dollars are made available every year. A
critical component of the over-all organization, this scholarship program enables
recipients to apply these grants towards furthering their education and training which
will greatly enhance the probability that they will achieve their ultimate goals. Any
canceled or unused portions of the monetary grants are held in trust by the Miss America
Organization for future awards.
The scholarship fund is based on a rich scholastic tradition that has been the cornerstone
of the Miss America program since 1945. Today, educational advancement, achievement and
public service continue to be the primary objectives of the Miss America Organization in
the face of changing roles for women in American society.Amalia
Schwerdtmann
Executive Director
The Miss Illinois Scholarship Association, Inc.
ILStateDir@aol.com
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