HMGMA Donates $100,000 to Establish Scholarship at Georgia Southern University
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) announced a $100,000 donation to Georgia Southern University (GSU) during the Eagles’ football game against the University of Maine on Sept. 20.
The gift, presented on field by HMGMA Chief Administrative Officer Brent Stubbs to GSU President Kyle Marrero, formally establishes the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Scholarship. Joining Stubbs were Georgia Southern graduates who are now building careers at HMGMA, representing the connection between the university and the region’s newest major employer.
The $100,000 commitment, which will be paid over four years beginning in 2025, will provide scholarships for students from Bulloch, Effingham, Bryan or Chatham counties pursuing a degree in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing.
The scholarship program underscores HMGMA’s commitment to cultivating a strong, local talent pipeline. Hyundai and HMGMA established ties with GSU shortly after the EV manufacturing project was announced. The company recognized the university’s role as a critical partner in preparing engineers and leaders who will drive the future of automotive innovation in the region.
The gift is also symbolic: 100K for 100 Meta Pros. Already more than 100 GSU alumni are employed 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’ve 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.”
“We are grateful to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America for this generous investment in our students and our region,” Marrero said. “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.”
HMGMA’s investment in education builds on the company’s broader commitment to the four-county region it serves. By supporting local universities, colleges and K-12 schools, HMGMA is strengthening workforce development, empowering local students and ensuring that the company’s growth also means growth for the communities around it.
Students will be able to apply for the scholarship through their MyScholarships portal in MyGeorgiaSouthern later in the fall semester.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Bianca Johnson
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)
(912) 677-6027
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