On February 3, the Miss Georgia Southern University Scholarship Competition was held. This year’s candidates were (left to right) Gracie Allen, Haddyn Harell, Megan Wright, Amber Deas, Gabrielle Ratliff, and Mirtha Callejas-Montero. The candidates compete in 4 categories ranging from, Talent, Health and Fitness, On-Stage Question, and Evening Wear.

A beautiful performance! Amber Deas shows off her talent by performing a flag dance, during the Talent category.

Great Vocals! Meghan Wright singing an opera piece, during the Talent category.

Mirtha Callejas-Monatero does an open monologue speaking on the struggles of school, during the Talent category.

Amber Deas displays and talks about how she stays healthy physically and mentally, during the Health and Fitness category.

Meghan Wright shows and speaks on the factors that contribute to her health, during the Health and Fitness category.

Mirtha Callejas-Montero speaks on saying No to Bullying and advocating for change, during the On-Stage Question category.

Haddyn Harrell advocates and speaks on the benefits of having an open adoption, during the On-Stage Question Category.

Gabrielle Ratliff advocates for having healthy relationships through #No is a Sentence, during the On-Stage Questions category.

Gracie Allen advocates for getting involved in adopting and uplifting adoptive children through #Get Involved, during the On-Stage Questions.

Beautiful gown! Mirtha Callejas- Montero displays a long black gown with a flower piece and drape, for the Evening Gown Category.

Stunning dress! Haddyn Harrell displays a blue evening gown with silver detailing, during the Evening Gown category.

The candidates (left to right) Amber Deas, Gracie Allen, Gabrielle Ratliff, Haddyn Harrell, Mirtha Callejas-Montero, and Megan Wright gather on stage to receive their awards.

The People’s Choice winner was, Gabrielle Ratliff. Congratulations Gabrielle!

The Miss Congeniality winner was, Mirtha Callejas-Montero. Congratulations Mirtha!

The Best Evening Wear winner was, Megan Wright. Congratulations Meghan!

The Best Talent winner was, Gracie Allen. Congratulations Gracie!

The Best Fitness winner was, Haddyn Harrell. Congratulations Haddyn!

The 2nd runner-up winner was, Haddyn Harrell. Congratulations Haddyn!

The 1st runner-up winner was, Gracie Allen. Congratulations Gracie!

The Miss Georgia Southern University winner was, Megan Wright.

Miss Georgia Southern!