Spartanburg, South Carolina
July 29 - August 1, 2026
$5,000 Cash Scholarship + $15,000 in Gifts, Services, & Sponsorships
$5,000 Cash Scholarship + $15,000 in Gifts, Services, & Sponsorships
Mattie Porter
Mattie Porter is the reigning Miss South Carolina Teen Volunteer 2026. She is a 19-year-old freshman at Clemson University, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Women’s Leadership. On campus, you can find Mattie cheering on the Tigers as a proud member of the Clemson University Tiger Dancers. Off campus, Mattie works part-time as an assistant at the Brass Bee Salon in Greenville, South Carolina.
Inspired by her mother’s life-saving kidney transplant journey, Mattie leads her S.E.R.V.E. Initiative, Legacy Lives On, promoting organ donation awareness across South Carolina. She is also a proud member of the St. Jude Leadership Society and an ambassador for the Salvation Army.
Through impactful partnerships and youth outreach, Mattie leads with purpose, compassion, and a deep commitment to service.
Phases of Competition
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Teen Contestants: 8-minute total interview
No closing statement or final remarks
Judges are looking for: Communication skills, personality and poise, overall ability to represent the Miss South Carolina Teen Volunteer program
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Designed to feature the contestant, not the gown
Judges will consider:
Confidence and composure
Personality and poise
Stage presence and first impression
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On-stage competition promoting a healthy, balanced lifestyle
Judged on:
Confidence
Charisma
Dedication to mind–body wellness
Teen Contestants will compete in athletic wear of their choice. No swimsuits.
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You will have 90 seconds to perform your talent
Can be dance, comedy, athletic skill demonstrations, vocal performance, monologue, instrumental performance, career demonstration or interest, baton twirling, operatic performance, illusion performance, ventriloquism, performance art, avocation
TEEN Eligibility Requirements:
In order to meet age requirements to compete in a State Pageant, a Contestant must be at least 13 years of age and must not be older than 18 years of age as of the day she competes, is crowned or appointed as the Local or State Titleholder. She must also be a resident of the state or a registered student in the state.
Apply Now
Please Venmo $399 for your State Entry Fee to @missscvolunteer to complete your registration, along with payment for your sash ($100) and crown ($150) if you ordered either of those. Please contact us if payment arrangements are needed.
Entry Fee must be paid in full before a sash or crown may be ordered.These items may take up to 4 weeks to receive, and sashes must be ordered by June 1, 2026.
*Please send it as a “gift” to avoid any additional fees by either party, and list participant name and what the payment is for with all Venmo transactions Once you have submitted your fees, please email pageant director to indicate you have paid.*