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If you wish to move beyond community service to learning about and executing meaningful community impact, then the Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge Global Scholars program at Nova Southeastern University is for you. The Global Scholars Program is a cohort-based program, where students study global issues, apply them locally, building community projects and learn to document impact.
As a global scholar, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to prepare you to make an impact in your community and beyond while building potential for careers in healthcare, legal systems, psychology, and more. Global scholars think globally and act locally while pursuing community impact projects in small collaborative groups with other Global scholars geared toward their major content area and interests. Our alumni have gone on to graduate schools and careers in medicine, dentistry, law, and international organizations.
As a global scholar, you’ll receive an annual $1,000 stackable scholarship package and earn a minor in global engagement. Stackable scholarships can be combined with other university offered scholarships, including the Dean's Scholarship, Provost Award, and Dual Admission Scholarship. Most importantly, you will join a community of like-minded students who are making major contributions to society and beyond.
Program Overview and Objectives
Razor’s Edge Global Scholars do more than volunteer. They identify real community needs, study the broader global issues connected to those needs, design evidence-informed, theory-based projects, implement them locally, and present their impact through NSU’s Annual Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge Symposium. Through coursework, mentoring and collaborative Community Impact Projects, students learn how global citizenship becomes practical action.
Four major components comprise the Global program. First, you will take 16 credits to earn your minor in Global Engagement. Second, you will create, implement, and assess a three-year Community Impact Project (CIP) with a small collaborative group of peers. Then, you will participate in monthly conclaves with all members of the Global program (freshmen to seniors) in activities designed to support global citizenship. Last, you will participate in volunteer activities that foster growth in improving the quality of life in our community.
Razor’s Edge Global Scholars Get Tools to Make an International Impact
A Minor
Coursework in Global Engagement
A Scholarship
Annual $1,000 Scholarship Package
A Broad Network
Build Future Connections with Your Peers
An Edge
Unique Hands-on Experience to Boost Your Skills and Resume
Admission Requirements
GPA
3.0 cumulative GPA
SAT/ACT
1200/25 or CLT equivalent
Razor’s Edge Global Scholars Get Tools to Make an International Impact
Admission Requirements
Program and Minor Requirements
Earn a Minor in Global Engagement
As a global scholar, you’ll earn a 16 credit minor in global engagement (available only to Razor’s Edge Global Scholars) to enhance your critical-thinking, problem-solving, and knowledge about global leadership, global communication, and global studies. Excelling in these minor courses positions you to use newfound tools and knowledge to make a difference on the NSU campus, in the local community, and beyond!
To earn the minor, you must complete 16 credit hours, including:
*Elective 3-credit course options
Earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each undergraduate course used to satisfy the minor, maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and 3.0 or better in each RAZG and other minor courses.
What Else Do We Expect From Our Global Scholars?
You’ll come to NSU with an intelligent and curious mind destined for success. You will participate in an annual Poster Symposium where you will share your work on your Community Impact Project and showcase your findings with faculty, administrators, and students from across the university. Through the Razor’s Edge Global Scholars program, you’ll learn to channel your thoughts, ideas, and become change agents as a future leader in a world of global citizens.
Recent Community Impact Projects
“Safe Births for All”: A community outreach initiative focused on improving maternal health outcomes for underserved and uninsured pregnant women in Broward County through educational workshops, resource distribution, pregnancy care kits, and partnerships that increase access to prenatal and postpartum support.
Academic Requirements at a Glance
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Program Contact
If you have any questions about the program, please email razorsedgeglobal@nova.edu or call (954) 262-7420.
Prospective Students
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Meet our Razor's Edge Global Scholars
Explore this video series to hear directly from our Razor's Edge Global Scholars who are making an impact in their community.
Current Razor’s Edge Global Scholars
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