Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) has announced a $100,000 donation to Georgia Southern University. The announcement was made during the Eagles’ football game against the University of Maine on September 20. HMGMA Chief Administrative Officer Brent Stubbs presented the gift to Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero on the field.
The funds will establish the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Scholarship, with payments spread over four years starting in 2025. The scholarship is intended for students from Bulloch, Effingham, Bryan, or Chatham counties who are pursuing degrees in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing.
The donation also serves as recognition for the more than 100 Georgia Southern alumni currently working at HMGMA. “Investing in local students ensures that future Meta Pros will find great career opportunities right here near the communities they call home,” Stubbs said. “We’re already seen the incredible talent GSU provides, and this scholarship is a way to honor the 100 Eagles who are already helping us build the future right here in Georgia.”
Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero stated, “We are grateful to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America for this generous investment in our students and our region. This scholarship not only strengthens our partnership with one of Georgia’s most transformative employers, but it also ensures that talented students from our surrounding communities have the opportunity to pursue great careers. Together, we are building a pipeline of leaders and innovators who will shape the future of our state and beyond.”
Students interested in applying for the scholarship will be able to do so through their MyScholarships portal in MyGeorgiaSouthern later in the fall semester.
