“We live in a truly global age…To solve most of the major problems facing our country today – from wiping out terrorism…to eliminating the scourge of AIDS – will require every young person to learn more about other regions, cultures, and languages.”

Colin Powell
Former U.S. Secretary of State

Welcome to Global Scholar

Global Scholar is a two-week summer seminar that offers rising high school juniors and seniors the chance to immerse themselves in college- level coursework on world affairs. This summer’s seminar will take place from June 28th through July 12th of 2008 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

At Global Scholar, students prepare for the academic rigor of America's leading universities and develop their leadership skills. They will raise their awareness of global issues through academic study, through face-to-face videoconferences with their peers around the world, through film and music and through interactive simulation experiences. Students will have the chance to make lifelong friends in an environment that fosters both academic discipline and summer fun!