GLOBAL SCHOLARS DIPLOMA
Gahanna Lincoln High School
The GLHS Business & Technology Academy has partnered with the Columbus Council on World Affairs to bring the Global Scholars Diploma Program to Gahanna Lincoln High School. We believe that educating students for leadership, citizenship and careers in a 21st century context necessitates preparing them to be globally competent. Global competency is having the knowledge, skills and mindset to thrive in our global society. The Global Scholars Diploma offers Gahanna Lincoln students an opportunity to pursue a path of learning that focuses on developing these skills. Only 30 Gahanna Lincoln students will be accepted into Year 1, each year, for this program.
What is the Global Scholars Diploma?
A credential that recognizes global competency above and beyond the required curriculum at Gahanna Lincoln High School.
Students work with other participating districts to investigate the world, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas and take action.
Please play this SLIDE SHOW to learn more.
Why should I participate in the Global Scholars Program?
Increased exposure to globally relevant experiences and topics.
Expand network of globally-minded students across the district and central Ohio.
Participate in cross-cultural and career experience field trips organized by the GlobalEd Network.
Earn business elective credit and Global Scholars distinction on high school diploma.
Cultural competence is a vital skill for communicating and collaborating successfully in the workplace.
How do I receive a Global Scholars Diploma?
The Global Scholars Diploma Program is a 3-year time commitment:
Year One - Awareness
For students enrolled in 9th or 10th grade
Attend 3 Global Scholars field trips and periodic meetings at GLHS (schedule to be determined)
Complete 3 expansion assignments in Global Cultures, Global Careers and Global Issues
Year Two - Skill Building
For students enrolled in 10th or 11th grade and have successfully completed Year One
Explore current global issues through completion of an online eCourse
Attend 4 Global Scholars field trips and periodic meetings at GLHS (schedule to be determined)
Year Three - Action
For students enrolled in 11th or 12th grade and have successfully completed Year One and Year Two
Complete a year-long Take Action capstone project focusing on a global issue (earn 0.50 elective credit)
How does this fit into my schedule?
This is NOT a scheduled class period during the day so does not take up room in your schedule
Year 1 = 3 field trips & 3 expansion assignments (requires 1-2 hours per assignment)
Year 2 = 4 field trips & completion of an online eCourse (requires 1-2 hours per month for eCourse)
Year 3 = year-long Take Action capstone project (requires 1-2 hours per week (Sept-April) & students earn 0.50 elective credit)
What if I want to know more?
2022-23 Year 3 Graduates
Dawn BC. - Saving the Sky / Air Pollution
Cassidy B. - Pedestrian Safety
Genevive E. - Equitable Nature Access
Paul Michael E. - Fostering an Inclusive Workplace
Braden F. - Landscaping for Lions / Air Pollution
Simona H. - Middle School UNICEF
Alishba H. - Human Trafficking Awareness
Kristyna M. - Reduced Inequalities / Immigration
Iman M. - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in GJPS
Rei T. - Diversity & Inclusion in Sports
Alex W. - Combating Antisemitism
Hannah Y. - Sustainability
2023-24 Year 3 Graduates
Taylor B. - Big Sister program, High Point Elementary
Mariah D. - Tutoring program MSW
Bryce F. - Tutoring program MSS
Miceles K. - Study abroad opportunities
Chase L. - Food insecurity, poverty simulation in Personal Finance classes
Riley L. - Healthy environment cleanups at local parks
Abby M. - Increasing voter registration & voter turnout
Aliah O. - Reading & self-esteem
Bhumi P. - Gender equality/equal pay in workplace
Xavier R. - Mental health activities
Keena S. - Movement for mental health
Gideon S. - Tackling test anxiety
Kaushila S. - Zoom expert panel discussing book banning
Lili S. - Increasing marketing for Columbus Relief
Zac S. - Tourette's workshop for teachers
Prakriti U. - Teen/women's health workshop
2020-21 Year 3 Graduates
Yosan A. - College & Career Readiness for Immigrant Students
Zoe A. - Climate Change
Nora B. - Climate Change & Waste
Destiny I. - Youth in Foster Care
Landon K. - Trash Pollution
Savannah P. - Period Poverty (with S Club in providing free vend dispensers at the high school)
Ryan R. - Senior Isolation During Covid
Apil S. - How the Lack of Discourse Affects Immigration
Seth S. - Global Access to Water
Nathan S. - Combating Dementia & Alzheimer's Progression / Senior Mental Health
2021-22 Year 3 Graduates
LeShaunte B. - Hunger, poverty
Alexa D. - Addiction
Sophia F. - Mental health
Cameron G. - Dental health
Sam G. - Bees/environment
Danica N. - After school program support in India
Jacob P. - Supporting LGBTQIA+ students
Aaron S. - Peer to peer tutoring
Madison S. - Inclusive arts program
Maggie S. - Reproductive rights/Respecting multiple perspectives