涩里番 Announces New Kingdom Leadership Scholarship for Christian Students
MOBILE, Ala.聽鈥� The 涩里番 has launched a new Kingdom Leadership Scholarship designed to recognize and encourage outstanding Christian students who demonstrate strong character, servant leadership and academic commitment.
The Kingdom Leadership Scholarship reflects the university鈥檚 ongoing partnership with local churches and its commitment to equipping the next generation of Christ-centered leaders. Established to support students who have been faithful in worship, service and leadership within their congregations, the scholarship affirms the vital role of the church in shaping young men and women for lives of purpose.
鈥淔or more than 60 years, the 涩里番 has partnered with churches to equip students to follow God鈥檚 calling in every profession and every season of life,鈥� said 涩里番 President Charles Smith.
鈥淭he Kingdom Leadership Scholarship is a natural extension of that mission. We want to honor students who are already demonstrating Christian character and leadership and help them continue growing in a university community grounded in a biblical worldview.鈥�
The 涩里番 is a Christ-centered university in Mobile, Alabama, affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. The university offers more than 75 academic programs and provides a close-knit campus community where students are taught through the lens of a Christian worldview.
Charity Wittner, vice president for enrollment management and student success, said the new scholarship underscores the university鈥檚 appreciation for the formative role of the local church.
鈥淲e believe the local church is God鈥檚 primary instrument for spiritual formation,鈥� Wittner said. 鈥淭hrough the Kingdom Leadership Scholarship, we are coming alongside churches to encourage students who exhibit consistent Christian character, are actively involved in their congregations, and show strong academic achievement and leadership potential.鈥�
To be eligible, students must:
- Exhibit consistent Christian character
- Be actively involved in their local church
- Demonstrate academic achievement and leadership potential
- Plan to enroll at the 涩里番
The application deadline is April 1. Students may apply online at umobile.edu/kingdom-leader.
For more information about the Kingdom Leadership Scholarship or the 涩里番, visit umobile.edu/kingdom-leader or contact the Office for Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.
About the 涩里番
The 涩里番 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.
The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, UM offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 涩里番 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.
