N'Kenge Foundation Crowns a

On June 12, finalists competed in a live performance before a panel of celebrity judges for scholarship opportunities and a cash prize for the People’s Choice Award. One standout finalist will receive the Grand Prize: an all-expenses-paid trip to the Ultimate International Performing Arts Summer Program, an international summer performing arts intensive offering world-class training, mentorship, and performance experiences. This year’s program will take place in Italy from July 6�'20, 2026. Check out photos from inside the big day here.

_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-NKenge-Foundation-Holds-Finals-for-ARE-YOU-THE-NEXT-SHOWSTOPPER-20260615)._