College of Arts and Sciences Global Scholars Program

About Us

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Global Scholars Program is designed to enhance cultural, global, and international competency among the University’s College of Arts & Sciences students who are interested in furthering their own international awareness and global preparedness.

Global Scholars, First Cohort (Fall 2021)

“Becoming a part of the CAS Global Scholars Program has been one of the best decisions I have made throughout my educational career. The Global Scholars Program is a fantastic way to integrate yourself with what Troy University has to offer, such as travel abroad opportunities and opportunities to meet new people and make new connections, some of which can turn into great friendships. From personal experience, it is overwhelming to begin college without having any idea of where to start, either academically or socially, but the Global Scholars Program not only set me on the path to academic success but also allowed me to meet some of my closest friends that I have here in Troy.”

Yair Reyes-Lemus | Computer Science, Class of 2025

Program benefits include:

Designation of Global Scholar appearing both on student diplomas and transcripts attesting to the graduate’s international awareness and global preparedness.
Meaningful international travel experience for the purpose of research abroad in the student’s chosen field of study.
Regular interaction with international students on campus at Troy University.
Strong relationships with mentors here at Troy University, which will produce highly trained graduates with the connections needed to compete for jobs and funded graduate programs.
Early registration privileges, allowing CAS Global Scholars to register in the first group of students.

“Becoming a member of the CAS Global Scholars Program has been one of the best decisions I made since coming to Troy. As someone that came from out of state and struggles to easily get involved, it has provided me with the framework necessary to not only travel abroad, but to also meet other like-minded students who share my interests. Despite it being a requirement, I've especially enjoyed getting my hours of interaction with foreign exchange students in, as it's helped me to create friendships that transcend borders -- far more of them than I expected. The program's expectations have never felt like a chore, and I'm proud to say I'm involved and was able to be in the first batch of Global Scholars for the College of Arts and Sciences.”

Mason Morris | Computer Science, Class of 2025

The requirements for students who began the program prior to the Fall of 2023, can view the catalog description here.

“Traveling abroad was the most formative experience during my time at Troy, both in terms of my academic career as well as my personal development. I came from a lower socio-economic background, but the financial aid available at the International Office enabled me to travel to India, Nepal, and China during my undergraduate education. The education I received abroad and the relationships I made with professors leading study abroad programs equipped me to produce competitive applications to graduate programs at the University of Alabama, Florida State University, and Harvard University. All of the programs I applied to have now offered my full tuition waivers and yearly stipends. I credit my time abroad, and Troy’s assistance in making it happen, as a large part of my success in this regard.”

Charles Taylor | History Major with a Minor in Philosophy & Religion, May 2021

For additional information, contact the chair of the program:

Dr. Brandon Stewart, Associate Professor, Political Science Department

Email: bstewart169746@troy.edu

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