Leaders To Legends Program Seeks Applications From Local Sophomores

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama announced on Tuesday that high school sophomores in Tuscaloosa County will be able to apply for the Leaders to Legends program beginning in February.

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UA says the program, which will begin during the 2025-26 school year, is intended to empower student leaders to be "changemakers in their schools and communities."

Students participating in the program will take monthly, hands-on sessions exploring Tuscaloosa's economic, social, historical and political landscape.

Community leaders will also mentor students during character-building activities and service projects.

Leaders to Legends was previously known as the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s Forerunners program, which has grown into a collaboration between The University of Alabama Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education, the Chamber, Leadership Tuscaloosa Alumni Association, Tuscaloosa City Schools and the Tuscaloosa County School System.

Students in both public school systems who are in 10th grade and will be in 11th grade during the program may apply for the program by clicking here.

The application window opens on Feb. 3 and will close March 7.

UA says interviews for the first cohort of Leaders to Legends will take place March 13 – April 11, with decision letters delivered in May.

Leadership Tuscaloosa will serve as an interview committee and select 40 students to participate each school year.

Selected students will be required to submit registration documents and attend each session of the program, which will be held in locations such as UA campus, Shelton State Community College and the Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy.

Those with questions are asked to email Kelly Wolfe at leaderstolegends@ua.edu.

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