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 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.
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, research, experiential and service-learning activities, and co-curricular engagement. Once they are admitted to the program, Global Scholars must also maintain a 3.0 GPA while completing the following five distinct globally-themed components.
Coursework (13 credits)
Language Proficiency
Inquiry-Guided Research (3 Credits)
Experiential & Service-Learning
Co-Curricular Requirements
