GCU Global Fellowship

Engage the challenges of the world and learn to respond with a biblical Christian worldview.

Become a Global Fellow

A selective group of GCU students that travel together for one semester and seek to cultivate their intercultural, academic, and spiritual development.

What’s it all about?

Hear all about the Honors College Global Fellowship from the Living and Learning team.

Get Started

The first step on your journey is to express interest here. Our team will reach out with your next steps.

Interested in a future semester abroad?

The Global Fellowship is offered each Fall and Spring semester. We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 semester cohort. Complete the Get Started form above to begin the application.

Locations

Over the Spring semester, Global Fellows break into three cohorts of 10, traveling together to either a North American, South American, or European city. While abroad, students will engage in challenging courses, learn from locals through internships, and be mentored by mature, experienced leaders.

QUITO, ECUADOR

Explore the Andes, Amazon, and Galapagos Islands while you study Ecuador.

ROME, ITALY

Spend three months discovering the art, history, and culture of Rome with two independent travel opportunities around Europe.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Live in one of the oldest cities in the US, visit New York and Washington, D.C., and see our country in a fresh light.

Course Credit

The Global Fellowship includes a full semester of college courses (12-18 credits) taken off-campus. All courses have direct course equivalencies at Grand Canyon University for seamlessly integrating the courses taken into your degree plan.

You can see the full Course Catalog on the Living and Learning website.

Application Process

Step 1: Express Interest

Complete the interest form below before October 15th and our Global Fellowship Coordinator will reach out to you to schedule an Interview.

Step 2: Interview and Apply

Once you express interest, our team will reach out to schedule an interview. During the interview, we’ll complete the University Home Approval Application togther.

Step 3: Kick-Off Dinner

On October 17th at 5pm, join us for our Kick-Off Dinner. This is for those who have already applied as well as those still in the application process. Formal acceptance will happen following this dinner.

Hear from a GCU Global Fellow

Hear from Matthew Sostrom who studied as a Global Fellow in Quito, Ecuador during the Fall 2022 semester. He is a Marketing and Advertising major at GCU.