PALMETTO GIRLS STATE

A week that will change a lifetime!

American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Palmetto Girls State is a one-week leadership and citizenship training program, created to educate outstanding high school students about state and local government.

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2026 Session

The 79th Session of ALA PGS will be held June 7-13th on the campus of Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC.

All Girls State attendees chosen through a selection process are sponsored by an ALA unit in the schools area. Ask your school counselor for more information on the selection process. Applications are available now.

Want to Support ALA PGS?

Help us empower the next generation of leaders! Your donation through the SCGS Foundation ensures that ALA Palmetto Girls State continues to provide an impactful leadership and citizenship experience for South Carolina’s outstanding high school students. Click below to learn more about how you can support this life-changing program.

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