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RamKids Overview and Eligibility

RamKids is a federally-funded mentor, leadership and education program at the University of Mobile dedicated to identifying, recruiting, and supporting students who are determined to succeed academically. Applicants must be low-income, come from a single parent home, and minority. This program serves students from any public high school in Mobile County.

Our goal is to prepare students for college, both academically and socially. We will provide assistance with the application process for college, and financial aid to the University of Mobile. College preparatory classes will be offered during the summer residential program.

Workshops are offered during the academic year and the summer residential program in topics such as test-taking skills, study skills, time management, peer relations, leadership training, ACT preparation, reading for retention, and goal-setting. Academic tutoring is offered throughout the year.

Participants are given a chance to experience life on a college campus, attend theatrical productions, visit local businesses, job shadow professionals in their field of interest, dine at restaurants, and travel to large cities, historical areas, and beaches. Many of our participants have not traveled extensively, so our trips are academically and culturally broadening and enriching. During their participation in the program, students will have an opportunity to visit historic areas on a local, statewide, regional, and/or national level.


 Who is Eligible?
Open to any public high school student in Mobile County that meets the requirements.
What services are offered to students?
  • Academic instruction and tutoring
  • ACT (American College Test) and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) college admission testing workshops
  • Motivation and personal development
  • Career exploration
  • Specialized services in math, science, and reading disciplines
Concentrations in:
  • English
  • History
  • Math
  • Science
  • Foreign Language
  • Computer Literacy
  • Reading

What are the Benefits?
During the school year, RamKids students have the opportunity to be involved in a number of activities, including:

  • Saturday tutoring/workshops, instruction and college preparation sessions
  • Weekday after-school tutoring

During the summer, students can participate in:

  • College life in the residential program
  • Daily classes that emphasize academic skills, study techniques and test preparation
  • Extensive tutoring
  • Leadership Development
  • Cultural Enrichment
  • Health, Fitness, and Recreation
  • Community Service
  • Financial Literacy

What is the Cost?
There is no charge other than your commitment to education and abiding by the policies and procedures of the program. You are the future!!

How do I apply?
If you are a freshman or sophomore at any public high school in Mobile County, Alabama and meet the requirements, contact your school’s principal, counselor or parenting coordinator to obtain more information about the RamKids Program.