Dr. Tharwat Nagib (Egypt)
PhD in Pentecostal Studies (2019), Regent University (USA)
LeaderStudies awards scholarships to exceptional Majority World Christian leaders pursuing doctoral-level education in theology and related disciplines.
These remarkable women and men now serve as the presidents, deans, and faculty of Christian institutions around the world. They have founded schools, pastored churches, established ministries, and written books and curricula used to teach many other believers who, in turn, impact millions for Christ.
51
current Christian leaders supported
32
nations represented
31
institutions studied at
17
countries studied in
- 50% of these leaders are part of strategic faculty development plans at Vital SustainAbility (VSI) client schools.
- Historically, only 14% of all graduated leaders have served at these schools, revealing the focus VSI brings to faculty development at individual schools and to our LeaderStudies program.
Featured Graduates
Dr. Judy Wang’ombe (Kenya)
PhD in Intercultural Studies – Islamics (2019), Africa International University (Kenya)
Dr. Anwar Berhe (Ethiopia)
PhD in Intercultural Studies – Islamics (2019), Fuller (USA)
Dr. Prabodith Mihindukulasuriya (Sri Lanka)
PhD in Church History (2019), University of Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Since 1984…
ScholarLeaders has seen over three decades of excellent results that reflect God’s blessings on our careful selection process.
294
exceptional Christian leaders supported
64
countries in the Majority World
60%
hold executive leadership positions at their institution or organization
95%
complete their degrees successfully and return home to serve
50%
Fewer than 50% now enroll in traditional residential programs at Western institutions.