The 2026 Miss Ultimate USA National Scholarship Junior Division Preliminary Competition took place in Orlando, Florida, on July 16, 2026. Host Abbie Stockard, identified as Miss America 2025, introduced the Junior Princess, Princess, and Pre-Teen contestants for runway and evening gown competitions. The delegates modeled colorful outfits and formal gowns onstage before an audience, while judges assessed the contestants. The program also featured the 2025 national queens discussing their service initiatives, including advocacy for Tourette syndrome awareness, diabetes support, literacy, kindness, and confidence. Stockard said the national queens would be crowned on Saturday and that the winners would receive $5,000 cash scholarships; no 2026 winners are announced in this preliminary broadcast.
