The Global Studies Global Scholars (GSGS) program is a new signature element of the Global Studies program. Each year, a new cohort is a selected to participate in a Loyola faculty-led program to a destination that offers an opportunity for students to travel and learn in a different destination. Programs are designed around the Global Studies learning aims and most costs are covered by a gift from Ellen and Ed Hanway ’74. Students are selected to participate through a competitive application pool and a new cohort is announced in October. Travel takes place in December-January during the break between semesters. 

In 2026, the GSGS cohort will travel to Morocco with Dr. Heidi Shaker.

Global Scholars January 2026 Application

Past GSGS programs:

2025 – French Caribbean (Guadeloupe and Martinique) with Dr. Heidi Shaker and Prof. Catherine Savell.

French Caribbean Pictures

2024 – East Africa (Uganda and Rwanda) with Dr. Mary Kate Schneider.

Read about one Student's experience

 

A call for proposals to faculty wishing to participate in the 2027 program will be circulated in spring 2026.