Global Scholars Program

Photo caption: Global Scholars visit Ambassador Edmunds of Saint Lucia at the Embassy of Saint Lucia in Washington D.C. in November of 2018.

The Global Scholars Program, operated through the Global Education Office, is for students who understand that we are citizens of the world and that the world and diverse cultures have a variety of lessons to teach us. It offers motivated students in ALL academic disciplines experiences to expand their global perspective through unique and dynamic intercultural learning opportunities. By joining the Global Scholars Program, you’re not just enrolling in a program – you’re embarking on a transformative journey that will prepare you to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and diverse world. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your education and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Program Benefits

Develop Marymount’s core global competencies through curricular, co-curricular, and experiential learning opportunities
Broaden your global perspective and understanding through study, volunteering, and/or interning abroad
Gain proficiency in another language and conduct research with an international or intercultural focus
Partake in unique intercultural experiences in Washington D.C.
Build a network of globally-minded peers and professionals
Develop an understanding of worldwide social justice issues

Admission Requirements

In addition to the university’s general admissions requirements, the admission process for the Global Scholars Program includes:

A Global Scholars online application
An essay answering prompt on application (500 words)

Please refer to the application for deadlines and more specific admission information.

Program Requirements

The Global Scholars Program has four distinct components: coursework, language, research, and experiential or service-learning activities. Once they are admitted to the program, Global Scholars must also maintain a 3.0 GPA while completing the following four distinct globally-themed components.

Coursework (13 credits)

Global Scholars must complete the following course requirements:

Four 1-credit colloquium courses (4 credits)

GSP 201 The Intercultural Leader
GSP 202 From Local Activism to Global Impact
GSP 203 The Global City
GSP 204 Global Scholar Capstone Seminar

In addition to these colloquium courses, Global Scholars must complete three upper-level courses (9 credits) that meet the Global Education Office Global Perspective requirement or are otherwise approved by the Director of the Global Education Office.

Language Proficiency

Global Scholars must show a level of skill in a non-native modern language equivalent to successful completion of a second-semester, college-level language course. Students can meet this requirement in one of the following ways:

Complete six credits of college-level foreign language coursework at the elementary level, which may include courses combining language and culture
Complete three credits of college-level foreign language coursework at the intermediate level. AP, IB, and CLEP equivalencies are accepted
Complete one college introductory or intermediate-level language course while on a full semester or summer study abroad program, in a non-native English speaking country
Submit a research paper focused on the theme of lanugage and culture (from a non-native English speaking country). This paper may also satisfy the Inquiry-Guided Research requirement
Receive a waiver from the Director of the Global Education Office. Waivers will be granted when a student can demonstrate knowledge of a language equivalent to two semesters of college-level work, typically in a proctored exam.

Inquiry-Guided Research (3 Credits)

Global Scholars must complete a research project or paper from a list of potential inquiry areas in their field with a global focus. Research may be conducted independently within the student’s discipline, but it must be approved by the Director of the Global Education Office and supervised by a Marymount faculty supervisor.

Experiential & Service-Learning

Global Scholars are required to enhance coursework and inquiry through participation in any two of the following experiential and/ or service-learning opportunities:

an internship with a global focus, approved by the program director
study abroad coursework such as a semester or summer abroad or away
an independent study or project that uses second-language proficiency
a service-learning project with a global focus that can be done locally or internationally