Summer fun with a global twist!
Global Scholars Academy is not your average summer program.Â
It’s an immersive week-long experience where curious, globally minded high school students (ages 14-19) explore the world, solve real challenges and become changemakers.Â
LAST SESSION!!!
July 28-August 1, Chevron Center for Education and Golf at Memorial Park
No boring lectures! This summer you are doing, leading and changing the game.
Here is what a week at GSA looks like:
- Debate real global conflicts.
- Participate in student-led discussions with experts.
- Represent countries and organizations in high-stakes simulations.
- Sharpen your leadership, public speaking and critical thinking skills.
5 Days. 5 Global Challenges.
Each day tackles a different global theme that builds on those before it.
- International Relations, International Organizations and the nature of the International Order.
- The tools of Foreign Policy and Diplomacy.
- International Development and Trade.
- The Global South and Colonial Legacies.
- Sustainability and the Environment.
Past Guest Speakers Include:
Ambassador Michael Pelletier, U.S. Amb. to Madagascar & Comoros (2019-2021)
Ambassador Christopher Ashby, U.S. Amb. to Uruguay (1997-2001)
Dr. Brett Ashley Leeds, Chair of Political Science, Rice University
Dr. Jason Enia, Chair of Political Science, Sam Houston State University
Dr. George Guillen, Executive Director, Environmental Institute of Houston
Ambassador Christopher Ashby, U.S. Amb. to Uruguay (1997-2001)
Dr. Brett Ashley Leeds, Chair of Political Science, Rice University
Dr. Jason Enia, Chair of Political Science, Sam Houston State University
Dr. George Guillen, Executive Director, Environmental Institute of Houston
Dr. Daniel Katz, Director, CUNY Office of Diplomatic Engagement and Training
Li Lou, Communications Officer, World Bank
Li Lou, Communications Officer, World Bank
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And many more!
Our Awesome 2025 Locations:
Session 1: June 23-27, West Houston Institute (2811 Hayes Rd)
Session 2: July 14-18, Jackie Robinson 42 Club at Daikin Park
Session 3: July 28-August 1, Chevron Center for Education and Golf at Memorial Park
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85 % of students agree that
GSA helped them understand what a career in global affairs means
