How to Apply to Global Scholars – Fall 2025
When & How to Apply
Applications are open
Limited spots available: Only 30 students per cohort
Apply early! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the final deadline is June 1, 2025 (or when the cohort fills)
Click here to apply
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for Global Scholars, you must:
Be an incoming freshman admitted to Baylor for Fall 2025
Be 17 years old by August 1, 2025
Hold a valid passport by July 15, 2025
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0
Open to all majors; however, Music, Engineering, Aviation, and Nursing students should consult advisors due to course sequencing.
What We’re Looking For
We're seeking students who are:
Globally curious and eager to explore new cultures
Adventurous, adaptable, and open to new experiences
Academically motivated and ready for a challenge
Excited to travel and learn in a supportive cohort community
After You’re Accepted
Pay your $500 Baylor Enrollment Deposit (via your goBAYLOR account)
Confirm your spot by emailing: Global_Scholars@baylor.edu
Secure your place with a $1,000 Global Scholars deposit (applies toward the program fee)
Register for Orientation & Line Camp – Session 10 (July 22–26, 2025)
Meet your cohort
Register for classes
Request suitemates
Dive into Baylor traditions
(Can't attend? Contact the Program Director for alternatives.)
Join the Global Scholars student group to connect with others and start building community
Scholarships & Financial Aid
All Baylor academic and need-based aid applies to Global Scholars just as it would on the Waco campus
Additional Global Scholars-specific scholarships are available after acceptance
Contact Holly Joyner with questions: Holly_Joyner@baylor.edu
Change of Plans?
Not a problem—if you change your mind, you’re still welcome to attend Baylor and start your freshman year in Waco instead of abroad. Just let us know your decision (Abroad or Waco) by June 1, 2025.