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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. 

If you are interested in beginning the process, please complete the Global Scholar Distinction Inquiry Form. 

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