The 35-year-old UK 'X Factor' judge stumbled over an interviewer's question about Malala, during an event recently, reported New York Daily News.
When a reporter asked what Scherzinger thought about the young woman's courage, the singer said, "Malala? I don't know that story that well, but is she still."
The reporter promptly filled her with Malala's background, to which she quickly responded.
"Amazing. She's a righteous, empowering, powerful woman, and God bless her," Scherzinger said.
Malala was shot by the Taliban a year ago for fighting for girls' right to education. She was also nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.