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Global Scholar Distinction

The Global Scholar Distinction is a graduation honor designed to promote, acknowledge, and reward individual students’ real, life-changing growth during their studies at Harper College. A student who earns the Global Scholar Distinction will meet the following requirements:

• Grade of C or better in 12 hours of interdisciplinary academic coursework
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Complete the Abstract and Prospectus of the project proposal
• Capstone project

Students are supported through the Prospectus and Capstone activities by the Director of International Education and qualified faculty advisors/ mentors. The Distinction offers students an opportunity to work closely with Harper faculty and exposes students to different cultures, creating a unique advantage for students’ future employment, scholarship possibilities, and higher education experiences. 

For more information, contact the Director of the Office of International Education by email rjohnson@harpercollege.edu or telephone 847.925.6429.