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The need for effective leadership in our world has, perhaps, never been greater. To meet this need and serve the next generation of emerging leaders, the Center for Global Leadership (CGL) has developed a unique program for sustained transformational leadership development: PBA Lead.

Student Focused Program

Teaching PBA Lead This three-course academic program is designed to cultivate exceptional student leaders ready to meet the challenge of leading differently.

Emphasizing biblical principles that help students lead with character and competence, PBA Lead offers an opportunity for students to develop a leadership strategy that follows the greatest leader, Jesus. The program is grounded in both contemporary leadership practices and biblical principles, inspiring students to first lead themselves before leading others. Building on this foundation, the program helps students identify their leadership strengths, passions, and personality and apply their learning to leadership opportunities on campus and in the community.

PBA Lead Information

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The PBA Lead program guides students through a leadership journey at PBA. Some highlights of this program include the following:

  • A three-course transformative experience with leadership opportunities on campus and within the community
  • The integration of a biblical worldview, spiritual formation, practical application, and experiential opportunities
  • An annual three-week immersive course (3 credits per course) to accelerate students’ development as a leader
  • A supportive team at the CGL that encourages students’ faith and leadership growth
  • Coaching and mentoring opportunities throughout the year, such as educational events, retreats, experiences, and potential internships
Eligibility:

Eligible students must be incoming full-time freshmen. Students participating in athletics or talent (music, dance, and theatre), are not eligible for this program due to conflicting co-curricular requirements.

Renewable:
The scholarship is renewable upon meeting co-curricular expectations as determined by the Center for Global Leadership and Student Development. Annual Scholarship Amount: $2,000.

Annual Cost:
The annual cost for the three-week August intensive is $995.00 per course. This fee includes on-campus housing during the course period, three meals per day M-F, and two meals per day on the weekend.

The commuter student fee does not include housing or meals.

Application: Closed for 2023-24 school year.

Deadline: Closed for 2023-24 school year.

Co-Curricular Expectations

For more information regarding the PBA Lead Scholarship Program, please contact the PBA Admissions Department at 877-892-3749.

To be considered for the program, first apply for and gain admission to PBA. Then, complete the application for the PBA Lead Scholarship Program. Once you are selected as a PBA Lead Scholar, accept the scholarship by making the deposit as directed in your program acceptance communication.

During the first year, students in the program are expected to complete the following:

  1. Complete the PBA Lead Foundations course (ORL 1013) on campus during the three-week Accelerate summer term.
  2. Attend three Connect Week activities offered by PBA in the fall.
  3. Participate in a PBA on-campus group/club of your choosing.
  4. Attend the fall Student Leadership Fair and at least one Student Leadership Interest Meeting.
  5. Participate in scheduled PBA Lead cohort gatherings or events.
  6. During the spring semester, apply for an entry-level PBA campus leadership opportunity for year two (e.g., Fish Leader, Fleet Leader, Resident Assistant, Steering Committee, Student Government Association, Workship Leader, Campus Ministries Global Project Coordinator, Presidential Ambassador, and First Year Coach).
  7. Maintain a 2.8 GPA.

*Note:  Please plan to complete all three PBA Lead Courses within the first three years of acceptance to the program.

During the second year, students in the program are expected to complete the following:

  1. Complete the second PBA Lead course on campus during the three-week Accelerate summer term or when offered during the academic year.
  2. Serve in a PBA entry-level leadership position.
  3. Participate in scheduled PBA Lead cohort gatherings or events.
  4. During the spring semester, apply for a higher-level PBA campus leadership opportunity for year three (e.g., Steering Committee, Student Government Association, Workship Leaders, Campus Ministries Global Project Coordinator, Resident Assistant, and Resident Coordinator).
  5. Maintain a 2.8 GPA.

Note: Students serving in leadership roles requiring August training before the first day of classes should not take the course during the Accelerate summer term. They are recommended to take the course during the fall or spring semester.

During the third year, students in the program are expected to complete the following:

  1. Complete the third PBA Lead course on campus during the three-week Accelerate summer term or when offered during the academic year.
  2. Continue serving in PBA campus and/or community leadership positions for year three.
  3. Participate in PBA Lead cohort gatherings or events.
  4. During the spring semester, apply for high-level PBA campus leadership opportunities for year four and serve as a mentor for first-year PBA Lead students.
  5. Maintain a 2.8 GPA.

Note: Students serving in leadership roles requiring August training before the first day of classes should not take the course during the Accelerate summer term. They are recommended to take the course during the fall or spring semester.

During the fourth year, students in the program are expected to complete the following:

  1. All three PBA Lead Courses must be completed prior to year four.
  2. Continue serving in high-level PBA campus and/or community leadership positions.
  3. Mentor first-year PBA Lead students.
  4. Participate in PBA Lead cohort gatherings or events.
  5. Maintain a 2.8 GPA.

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