Over 20 benefactors will fund 27 Benefactor Designated Grants with a value of $37,000 for members of the Miss North Carolina Class of 2026. These grants are available to delegates in addition to any other funds earned in the state competition. They are subject to the 2026 Scholarship Rules and any terms and conditions expressed by the benefactor. The Application Guidelines for these grants have been distributed to all candidates. Candidates must follow these guidelines when applying for a Benefactor Designated Grants. Any delegate who fails to return signed Scholarship rules by June 22, 2026 will forfeit their award.