Sarah Grace Smith

Sarah Grace Smith

BENNETTSVILLE– Miss Hartsville’s Teen, Sarah Grace Smith, announced her intent to participate in the 87th Annual Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization Competition. Taking place at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, South Carolina, the Competition is set to begin on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, and will conclude with the crowning of Miss South Carolina 2024 on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Miss Smith was crowned Miss Hartsville’s Teen making her an eligible delegate to compete for the title of Miss Teen South Carolina 2024. Miss Smith hails from Clio, South Carolina, and she is currently a sophomore at Marlboro Academy in Bennettsville, SC.

“This is a great opportunity,” said Smith. “I have been working hard, doing great things with the local Humane Society and plan to make Marlboro County proud.”

Each delegate, including Miss Smith, vying for the title of Miss Teen South Carolina exemplifies all that is best in today’s modern woman. Miss South Carolina must be talented, intelligent, and well-spoken, she is a leader with a strong commitment to her community, she understands the importance of mental and physical health, and she is a role model for millions as a relatable “it girl” who can connect with today’s contemporary woman.

We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Grace to Columbia for the 2024 Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization Competition,” said Gavin J. Smith, Director of Public Relations for the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization. “In our 87th year of service to thousands of young ladies from all corners of the Palmetto State, we’re excited to kick off this vibrant, colorful and exciting event, and learn who will become our 2024 Miss South Carolina.”

The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization is an official preliminary to the Miss America Competition. Often perceived as a one-night competition to the general public, the organization lends itself to much more, including being one of the largest providers of scholarships to young women in the State of South Carolina, and facilitating a forum by which ladies can express their opinions, talents, and intelligence.

Participation in this program provides young women with the opportunity to promote individual social impact initiatives, gain experience through participation in interviews, talent performances, public speaking, and social/digital media interactions while serving as role models in their communities – all with the support of dedicated volunteers assisting them in their pursuit of academic excellence, service and lifelong success.

Candidates within the organization compete for over $200,000 in scholarships each year made possible by local competitions and the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Foundation. They also complete over thousands of hours of community service.

The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization operates within the guidelines of the Miss America Organization while stressing individuality, personal development, communication skills and physical and mental health.

For more information on the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, please visit https://miss-sc.org.

For more information on the 2024 Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization Competition, please visit https://miss-sc.org/state-competition.