The Global Scholars Program is an in-depth, interdisciplinary three-year program that focuses on developing global awareness, critical thinking, and leadership in our 21st-century world. As part of the program, students investigate global issues, analyze diverse perspectives, communicate ideas effectively, and take action.

Global Scholars: Seminar (Year 1) introduces students to the most significant issues facing our world today.  Unit topics for the course are derived from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Students develop global competency and work toward growth in mindsets and design thinking skills as they learn to take action through research and authentic tasks.

In Global Scholars: Action Research (Year 2), students continue to develop their global understanding and design thinking skills through the development of an action plan designed to address an issue of their choosing.  Through the utilization of design thinking, they will develop empathy, conduct in-depth research, and take action to address their chosen global issue. 

Global Scholars: Leadership Development (Year 3) is offered for seniors who have completed Year 1 and Year 2 of the program. Students develop leadership skills through the study of Kouzes and Posner's The Student Leadership Challenge and serve as mentors for Year 1 and Year 2 students.  They also enact a community change initiative to address an issue in our local community.

The year conclude with a celebration of our changemakers at the Global Scholars Showcase, which will be held this year on Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 pm at Byram Hills High School.