Since its inception in 1971, the Black Student Union at Eastern Illinois University has been the proud sponsor of The Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant for over four decades. Annually, the Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant has been the most celebrated cultural tradition on the campus of EIU held in celebration of African American Heritage Month in February.
The Miss MBEIU Scholarship Pageant promotes and celebrates African American heritage, culture and experiences within the EIU community. 2024 marks the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Through the years, 50 young women have proudly worn the crown of MBEIU, culminating in the crowning of Miss Black EIU 2024.
