Scholarship Gala

Gala Details

• Date: September 22nd, 2026
• Time: VIP Dinner starts at 5:30 P.M. | Concert starts at 7:00 P.M.
• Location: William Carey University, Hattiesburg Campus

The evening will feature a concert by Rebecca St. James, GRAMMY winning Christian singer/songwriter. Guests will also have the opportunity to hear from some of our outstanding scholarship recipients, who will share their stories and the impact of your generosity. The opening entertainment for the evening will be the talented Carey Worship Choir from the School of Music.

Rebecca St. James is a GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, author, speaker, and actress whose influential career helped shape modern Christian music. Since her 1994 debut, the Australian native has earned multiple Dove Awards, nine #1 radio singles, and two GOLD® albums, with standout releases including Pray, God, and Transform. She is also the best-selling author of Wait for Me and Pure, and has appeared in film, stage, and voice roles.

After a season focused on family, St. James returned to music in 2018, joining her brothers of for KING & COUNTRY before releasing Kingdom Come (2022), her first full-length album in over a decade. Her story is also featured in the 2024 film Unsung Hero, and she continues to inspire audiences through music, writing, and ministry.