EIU Student Life Office

2025 Ms. Black EIU Scholarship Pageant

7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22
Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom

Advance Tickets: $10 | Door Tickets: $15

In celebration of African American heritage Month, the Black Student Union would like to extend an invitation to the EIU community to attend the 52nd Annual Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant 2025, “A Diamond of the Season”.

The MBEIU Scholarship Pageant 2025 will showcase seven exceptional African American women vying for scholarships, prizes, special accolades, and the prestigious title of Miss Black EIU 2025.

Secure your tickets now: $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Click here to purchase advance tickets.

About the Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant

For fifty years, the Black Student Union at Eastern Illinois University has proudly sponsored the annual Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant. This event stands as a cornerstone of African American Heritage Month celebrations, embodying a rich cultural legacy.

Since its inception in 1971, the pageant has served as a platform for celebrating African American culture, heritage, and achievements. It has empowered countless Black women, fostering pride, gratitude, and cultural understanding. Over the years, numerous contestants have embraced the opportunity to compete for the crown, eager to represent Eastern's African American community as the next Miss Black EIU.

2025 Miss Black EIU Contestants

Angie Jenkins “Koh-I-Noor” Diamond	Drew Williams “The Idol’s Eye” Diamond
Anna Jones “The Heart of Eternity“ Diamond	Jamey Kane “The Golden Jubilee Gem” Diamond
Arnezia Powers “Blue Hope” Diamond	Alaina Collins “The Centenary” Diamond
Aaniyah Hampton “Millennium Star Diamond”