👑 Little Miss Black Girls Read & Rise 2026
Official Scholarship Competition Voting Ballot
Welcome to the official voting ballot for the Little Miss Black Girls Read & Rise 2026 Scholarship Competition.
Visit daily to cast your vote and help your favorite student rise to the crown.
Each participant is competing for the official Little Miss Black Girls Read & Rise 2026 title, scholarship support, the official crown and sash, and the opportunity to serve as a literacy ambassador for Black Girls Read & Rise Foundation and Esther Funds Foundation.
The participant with the highest number of votes nationwide will be crowned and awarded the official scholarship title package.
About the Competition
Each $2.50 vote supports scholarships, literacy initiatives, leadership development, and educational opportunities for girls nationwide.
This national scholarship competition is proudly presented by Black Girls Read & Rise Foundation in partnership with Esther Funds Foundation, a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational access, promoting literacy, and empowering students to thrive academically and personally.
Every vote helps fund:
• Scholarships for students
• Literacy and reading initiatives
• Educational enrichment opportunities
• Leadership development and mentoring
• Programs that encourage academic success and lifelong learning
Supporters may cast unlimited votes throughout the competition in support of their favorite participant.
Many participants receive support from their schools, families, communities, churches, organizations, and supporters nationwide.
Every vote directly fuels the mission of helping students remain inspired, empowered, and equipped to succeed.
Competition Timeline
Public Voting Opens
June 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM EST
Voting Ends
June 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Winners Announced
June 27, 2026
How to Vote
Step 1 — Choose Your Participant
Select the student you would like to support.
Step 2 — Select Your Votes
Each vote equals a $2.50 contribution toward the national scholarship fund.
Supporters may cast unlimited votes.
Voting Examples
$2.50 = 1 Vote
$12.50 = 5 Votes
$25.00 = 10 Votes
$50.00 = 20 Votes
$125.00 = 50 Votes
$250.00 = 100 Votes
$500.00 = 200 Votes
Many supporters choose vote bundles to help their student move toward the crown more quickly.
Your Vote Makes a Difference
When you vote, you are doing more than supporting a student.
You are helping fund scholarships, educational resources, literacy initiatives, and leadership opportunities for the next generation of readers and changemakers.
Together, we are helping young girls read, rise, lead, and dream boldly.
www.estherfundsfoundation.org
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