Global Scholars

Study Off-Campus During Your Sophomore Year

Have you thought about studying off-campus during college? Interested in a rare opportunity to participate in a St. Lawrence program in Summer or Fall 2028 or even Spring 2029? First-year students admitted through the Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA) process are eligible to apply to our Global Scholars Program, secure an early spot in one of our popular off-campus study experiences, and receive $1,000 in additional financial support or a summer scholarship before even arriving at St. Lawrence!

As a Global Scholar, you can explore historical and cultural sites in Ireland...analyze debates about environmental conservation, public health, and development in Kenya...take a course on the European Union or theater in London...study business, psychology, and the media in Spain...complete an internship in NYC....or even live in an off-the-grid yurt village in the Adirondacks! Our Signature Off-Campus Programs offer a unique experiential learning opportunity, close mentoring from faculty, and a great chance to find your place and people at St. Lawrence. 

I applied to the Global Scholars Program because it's an amazing opportunity to study abroad...I am very excited to dive into the world of environmental conservation in Kenya and do something out of my comfort zone so early in college. This program definitely influence my decision to enroll at St. Lawrence. If you're considering applying, just go for it!"
–Jordan Fletcher '29, Keene, N.H.

Which semester is right for you?

Summer After Your First Year 

Summer offers a great chance to enjoy an intensive off-campus experience for 2-3 weeks. You can earn credits to get ahead and still have plenty of time for a summer job or internship.  Or perhaps you're a spring or fall athlete, or you'd prefer to devote a full semester to off-campus study during your junior or senior year? For a variety of reasons, a short-term summer program after your first year is an ideal option.

• Summer 2028 Course in Ireland: Led by history professor Elun Gabriel, students study Irish history and geography as well as popular memory, memorialization, and the formation of national identity. Excursions often include Newgrange and Knowth (passage tombs from 3200 BC) and monasteries from the 6th century, as well as sites connected to modern Irish history, including the Easter Rising, the War of Independence, the Northern Ireland partition,  and “The Troubles."
• Students selected for the 2028 summer program in Ireland will receive a 50% scholarship off the cost for this 1.5-unit course. This can give you some flexibility in your schedule and even free up space for a double major by your junior or senior year. 

Fall of Sophomore Year

This is an ideal semester to study off-campus, as it gives you a full year to connect with your new classmates, our faculty, and the St. Lawrence curriculum. Fall of sophomore year is also best for students who are still exploring their major/minor plans, as it serves as a transition semester from introductory courses and general education requirements to declaring your major in the spring of sophomore year. Fall also offers more space for students on off-campus programs to maximize your chances in the competitive selection process. Finally, for those students interested in health careers, the fall programs allow you to take a full year of biology and/or chemistry to stay on track for a variety of STEM majors before you depart.

Fall 2028 Global Scholars Programs 

• Kenya Program
• London Program
• Spain Program
• Adirondack Program 

Spring of Sophomore Year

For students who have a clear academic focus and strong sense of purpose, a spring off-campus program in NYC (complete with an intensive internship) may be right for you. 

• For the NYC program, it is important to have a defined academic path and strong academic record during your first year at St. Lawrence. The selection process for our internship sites is competitive, and the NYC program requires students to maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher. If you are a strong student with clear professional goals, this is a great program for you. 

Spring 2029 Global Scholars Programs 

• Liberal Arts in New York City

Application Timeline and Program Benefits

• Interested ED and EA students must apply to Global Scholars by Friday, February 19th. (We'll share more information about the application process when it opens.) Brief interviews via Zoom will be scheduled during the last two weeks of February, and placements will be announced in March.
• Global Scholars will receive $1,000 in extra financial support or a summer scholarship to apply toward their off-campus program. Global Scholars may also apply for airfare assistance and additional financial support during the semester prior to their departure.
• Global Scholars will receive specialized advising to integrate their off-campus study experience into their academic, personal, and professional goals.
• Global Scholars will be matched with a peer mentor who previously studied on their program to offer advice and assistance in making the most of their off-campus study experience.
• Global Scholars may study off-campus again later in their St. Lawrence career. 

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