Provost's Global Scholar Program

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The Provost's Global Scholar Program was created to help UMB students engage in a critical analysis of complex, interdependent global systems and legacies and their implications for people's lives and the Earth's sustainability.

The Provost's Global Scholar Program provides an opportunity for UMB students to engage in a global health, law, or social work experience of their own choosing and design with the support of a $2,000 stipend for educational expenses related to the proposed experience. Students from all UMB schools are eligible to apply by proposing a research, service, or learning initiative that must take place before December 31, 2025.

Through participation in the Scholar Program, in concert with the student’s graduate or professional studies, students will grow in their understanding of how their actions can address the world’s most pressing and enduring issues collaboratively and equitably. Appropriate proposals include participation in an international research project; a US-based experience with global communities, such as work with refugees, asylum seekers, or migrant communities; presentation at a conference; participation in a global service-learning initiative that is part of a long-term sustainable initiative; and participation in a clinical program with a global theme. Students are also free to propose other globally focused initiatives not included in this list.

Provost's Global Scholar Program

Applications for the Provost's Global Scholar Program open December 15, 2024 and are due January 13, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.

Selection is competitive and applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Applicants will be informed of the decision by February 3.

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Eligibility ▾

  • Open to all students at UMB (Pharmacy, Law, Social Work, Nursing, Graduate School, Medicine, and Dentistry) in any degree program.

  • Open to any full- or part-time UMB student who will be enrolled in classes in the Fall 2025 semester.

  • Except for an independent study, participation in a UMB credit-bearing course does not count as a proposal.

  • All applicants must submit a copy of the Supervisor Approval Form signed by an advisor, mentor, professor, or Student Affairs dean. This form will ask whether the proposed project includes participation in clinical (hands on) medical care which, in general, is not permitted for students unless appropriate supervision and registration is in place as determined by CGE and/or the student’s academic program.

Stipend Details ▾

  • Selected students will receive a $2,000 stipend that can be used to support travel or otherwise support the student’s experience.

  • How will you get the stipend? Students selected to receive the stipend will have the $2,000 added to their financial aid award for the applicable term and those funds will be refunded to the student to assist with travel expenses. For students not receiving financial aid, the award will be added to your student account. The refund will be processed based on the refund selection you have selected. If you have not selected a refund preference, please visit: Disbursements and Refunds - Student Financial Services for additional information.

  • This award has no requirements as to how the funds are used. However, it is the expectation that they will be used to fund elements of the project such as flights, hotels, and transportation. Travel arrangements must be made by the student. Funds can also be used to pay study participants (pursuant to an IRB), IT costs, conference registration, etc.

  • Students who are on UMB payroll in any capacity, (e.g. Graduate Research Assistants who receive a stipend, hourly research assistants, URecFit employees, etc.) will have the stipend applied to their student account. They must receive travel approval through Concur from their supervisor but do not need to complete the Expense Report process.

  • Except in the case of a personal or family emergency, students unable to complete their project must return the stipend.

Application and Selection Details ▾

  • Applications will open on December 15, 2024.

  • Applications are due by 11:59 pm on January 13, 2025.

  • Selection is competitive and applications will be reviewed by a selection committee.

  • Before you begin your application, review the 2025 Global Scholar Program Application.

  • Application elements

    • Biographical information

    • Project title

    • Project site and dates

    • Description of proposed project and how it aligns with student’s professional interests and advances their learning.

    • Description of organization or program student will be engaging with during experience.

    • If the project involves human subjects research, a plan for submitting or being added to an IRB application.

    • Completed Supervisor Approval Form

Requirements of Participation ▾

  • Students traveling overseas must complete Steps 1-3 on the Global Hub. Travel to certain countries and locales may be prohibited based on safety and security issues.

  • Scholars will complete their proposal as written and, if that is not possible, immediately inform the Center for Global Engagement and adapt plans as necessary.

  • Complete an online reflective writing module and submit a reflective essay to CGE within one month after completion of the project.

  • Participate in a group presentation with UMB Provost and/or President to be scheduled in Winter 2026.

  • Complete brief Online Global Health Ethics Courses in developing cultural understanding, ensuring personal safety, exceeding level of training, and recognizing burdens. 

For more information, contact Virginia Rowthorn or Nick Cortina.