2025 Mr. Georgia Southern University Scholarship Competition

18th Annual
Mr. Georgia Southern University Scholarship Competition
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Russell Union Ballroom

The Mr. Georgia Southern University Scholarship Competition provides the opportunity for many talented, young men across campus to showcase themselves in order to represent the university. Mr. Georgia Southern needs to capture the hearts of our campus, be a role model for the campus and Statesboro community, but also be someone you want to grab lunch with. The title of Mr. Georgia Southern University is a position of great honor, and we are seeking the most qualified individual to capture the crown! Anyone that is interested in participating, must attend at least one information session (no exceptions) and submit an application.

ELIGIBILITY


Note: Eligibility requirements are set by the Office of Student Activities and are not flexible.

  • Must be enrolled in at least 12 or more hours credit hours and physically attending classes at Georgia Southern University currently and during the competition. If you are a graduate student, you must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours.
  • Must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Must attend ALL mandatory meetings and rehearsals
  • Must have completed at least one semester as a full-time student at Georgia Southern University by date of competition.
  • Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university.
  • Must not turn 25 years old during the year of service.
  • Complete application, contract, etc. and submit to the Office of Student Activities on or before the published deadline.

Contestants must meet all requirements to be eligible.

Note: In the event of there being more than 18 applicants that meet the above criteria, there will be an additional cut interview by a panel of judges prior to any practices being held, to determine the final 18 contestants that will compete. Contestants should not make any binding commitments or purchases prior to officially being notified of pageant participation approval, by the Office of Student Activities.

If you have any questions regarding your participation, please contact the University Programming Board at UPB@georgiasouthern.edu or by phone at (912) 478-2603 prior to submitting the registration form and/or fees.

IMPORTANT DATES

Note: Please review all dates and check them against your schedule prior to submitting the registration form and/or fees. Exceptions will only be made for emergencies and/or academic conflicts.

Information Sessions (not required to participate):

  • Tuesday, February 18th | 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Russell Union 2048
  • Thursday, February 20th | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Russell Union 2048
  • Monday, February 24th | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Russell Union 2048

Cut Interviews (if applicable):
Note: In the event of there being more than 18 applicants that meet the above criteria, there will be an additional interview to determine 18 contestants.

  • Date & Time TBD

Mandatory Meetings/Practices:

  • Tuesday, March 11th | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Russell Union 2080
  • Tuesday, March 25th | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Russell Union 2048
  • Thursday, March 27th | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Russell Union 2048
  • Tuesday, April 1st | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Russell Union 2048

Mandatory Dress Rehearsal:

  • Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 at 5:00 pm in the Russell Union Ballroom

Competition:

  • Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Russell Union Ballroom

2025 Candidates

Deandre Coles
Adravion Parks
Jaylin Wood
Kewuan Jones
Zykeem Gardner

Last updated: 2/18/2025