This month, high school sophomores in Tuscaloosa City and County schools have the opportunity to apply for a new Leaders to Legends Program at the University of Alabama.

This program is intended to empower student leaders to be changemakers in their schools and communities.

Students will participate in monthly, hands-on sessions exploring Tuscaloosa’s economic, social, historical and political landscape. They will also get mentorship from community leaders during character-building activities and service projects.

The program was previously known as the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s Forerunners program.

Local students who are in 10th grade and will be in 11th grade during the program may apply for the Leaders to Legends program.

Students can apply here until March 7. The program begins in September.

Breonna Atkins is a senior at Carver High School in Birmingham and a reporting intern at AL.com through the Birmingham Promise program.