Alumnus Kellie Nelson named new program director for Concordia Nebraska Uzziah Scholars program

Concordia University, Nebraska's Uzziah Scholars program reflects the university's dedication to increasing the number of future stewards who will care for God's earth and serve as leaders in agriculture for the sake of others. As a Uzziah Scholar, participating students are challenged to solve real-world challenges, explore the many facets of agriculture in depth and be a part of creating sustainable, long-lasting and ethically sound agriculture practices.

In the Bible, King Uzziah is described as a powerful man, with productive farms and a highly trained and equipped army. God gave Uzziah wonderful success as long as he sought the Lord. Concordia Nebraska's Uzziah Scholars are devoted to becoming Christian leaders, solving problems in agriculture in their local and global communities and serving as stewards of all agriculture and agricultural resources through their chosen vocations. Uzziah Scholars receive a yearly scholarship and typically major in agricultural sciences, agricultural education or business administration with agribusiness concentration, though in some instances, those minoring in an ag-related program find success in the program.

Kellie Nelson '24 was recently named as the new program director for Uzziah Scholars at the university. She grew up on a farm and ranch in Kansas.