Miss PA and America250PA

The Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Foundation is proud to continue its partnership with America250PA as we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial in July 2026! Through this multi-year collaboration, the Foundation and America250PA are working together to promote Pennsylvania’s rich history, civic engagement, and the pride of the Commonwealth. As the Keystone State—the birthplace of our nation— Pennsylvania stands…

Miss Pennsylvania Belles

The Miss Pennsylvania Belles program is designed to introduce young ladies, ages 5 through 12 years of age, to Miss Pennsylvania, Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen and the Miss America program. As the state chapter of Miss America’s Little Sisters program, our Pennsylvania “Belles” participate in a variety of activities throughout the year, as well as during…

Celebrating 250 years in the Birthplace of Freedom!

History in the making in the birthplace of American freedom! As our nation prepares to celebrate its Semiquincentennial (America250), it is only fitting that the 53 delegates of the Miss America Opportunity—a iconic American tradition with over a century of history empowering young women—came together in the city where it all began: Philadelphia! Our delegates…

Miss PA’s got new wheels!

Miss Pennsylvania has a brand-new ride from Jack Giambalvo Kia. Thank you to Al Monks, General Sales Manager of Jack Giambalvo Kia, and John Giambalvo, President and CEO of Jack Giambalvo Family of Dealerships; for generously providing the Miss PA Scholarship Foundation with a new Kia Seltos for Stephanie, Miss Pennsylvania 2026 to travel the…

Upcoming Local Competitions

We are so excited that our 2027 Local season is upon us.  We are thrilled that we have numerous opportunities for delegates to win thousands of dollars in scholarships and the opportunity to compete at the state level this upcoming June in York, PA. Please click on the local competition link on our website for…

The Yorktowne Hotel

The Yorktowne Hotel has served as the backdrop for some of the most memorable events in Miss Pennsylvania’s and Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen lives in recent months.  The host hotel of the Miss PA Scholarship Foundation, the Yorktowne Hotel hosts all our Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen delegates, as well as our esteemed panel of…

Stephanie Skinner, Miss Pennsylvania

Stephanie Skinner, 22, of Philadelphia, was crowned Miss Pennsylvania 2026 on June 20th at the Appell Center in York. She is a 2026 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with a B.S. degree in Economics with concentrations in Management, Marketing, and Operations Decision Processes. Stephanie’s greatest passion lies…

Anna Rinnier, Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen

Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Anna Rinnier, 16, is a rising junior at the Agnes Irwin School, a competitive dancer, veterans’ advocate, and the reigning Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen 2026. Her community service initiative, “Home of the Brave:  Serving Those Who Serve Us” focuses on spreading awareness, advocacy and education about the importance of veterans and their service…

York County, Home of Miss PA

York County, Pennsylvania is home to many things. If you love Harley Davidson motorcycles, Utz Potato Chips, and Stauffer’s Animal Crackers, you’ve come to the right place! York County boasts the home of many iconic brands, including the Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Scholarship Competitions, preliminaries to the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen…

Keeping Fit with Rebel Athletic

There are a lot of benefits to staying physically fit. You’ll have more energy, you’ll look great, and you’ll notice improvements in your overall health.  Don’t forget that a positive attitude is also really important to staying fit and beautifully healthy! Rebel Athletic is the national partner for the Fitness Competition for Miss America and…