Global Scholars Academy

Global Scholars Academy Our page is dedicated to keeping our community informed about the great happenings at Global Scholars Academy.

A joint venture between the Union Baptist Church and the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Global Scholars Academy was designed to connect at-risk Durham area youth to a wide array of intellectual and social capital resources, both “high touch” and virtual. In doing so, our goals are to identify student needs and attributes, broaden and deepen their education, increase their personal networks, and expand their access to life-changing experiences. Global Scholars Academy launched as an independent school on August 19, 2009, with 75 students in grades K-2 who were selected via lottery. We have since expanded to a K-8 charter school by adding a new cohort of 25 kindergarten-age youth each year through 2015. Thanks to Union Baptist Church’s $10 million commitment in 2006 to build the 49,000 square-foot facility, GSA enjoys a state-of-the-art early learning center, thirteen classrooms equipped with the latest education technology, a media center, a gymnasium with a circular walking/jogging track, a fitness center, a health and wellness center, an industrial sized kitchen and dining area, a dance studio, an animation studio/photojournalism lab, and secure outdoor recreation areas with age appropriate equipment – and are able to serve as a new community mediating institution in Durham’s most economically distressed community.

We had an amazing time last week celebrating Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week!
09/29/2026

We had an amazing time last week celebrating Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week!

Our referral program is going strong! Several more families received gift cards for sharing about GSA.
09/22/2026

Our referral program is going strong! Several more families received gift cards for sharing about GSA.

Our scholars had a great time on Wednesday at the Charter Your Future NC Career Showcase. The event showcased STEM caree...
09/18/2026

Our scholars had a great time on Wednesday at the Charter Your Future NC Career Showcase. The event showcased STEM careers.

We are excited to bring chess back to Global Scholars Academy!
09/17/2026

We are excited to bring chess back to Global Scholars Academy!

We are honored to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Stay tuned next week for pictures from our Hispanic Heritage Spirit...
09/14/2026

We are honored to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Stay tuned next week for pictures from our Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week!

Yesterday, in STEM class, scholars record their observations by describing why they used geometric and organic lines lea...
08/27/2026

Yesterday, in STEM class, scholars record their observations by describing why they used geometric and organic lines learned in Art. They described, in writing, technical facts about coral reefs.

Join us as we SOAR into the 2026-2027 school year!
08/14/2026

Join us as we SOAR into the 2026-2027 school year!

We had a great first week of school at Global Scholars Academy. We have spots available. Come SOAR with us! www.GlobalSc...
08/03/2026

We had a great first week of school at Global Scholars Academy. We have spots available. Come SOAR with us! www.GlobalScholarsAcademy.org

🎉 NOW ENROLLING – ALL GRADE LEVELS! 🎉Looking for the right school for your child?At Global Scholars Academy, we inspire ...
07/31/2026

🎉 NOW ENROLLING – ALL GRADE LEVELS! 🎉

Looking for the right school for your child?

At Global Scholars Academy, we inspire curiosity, independence, and academic excellence while providing the support families need to succeed.

🌟 Top 20% Growth in North Carolina
📚 Year-Round Calendar
🍎 FREE Breakfast & Lunch
🎒 FREE After-School Program
💻 1:1 Student Technology
❤️ Safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment

📢 PLUS... Earn $250 through our Referral Program!

Current GSA families and staff can earn a $250 Gift Card for every new scholar they refer who enrolls, lists their name on the application, and completes 30 days at GSA!

📍 We have limited openings in ALL grade levels, so don't wait!

📞 Call us today: 919-682-5903
🌐 www.GlobalScholarsAcademy.org
📍 1305 W. Club Blvd., Durham, NC 27705

Come see why more families are choosing Global Scholars Academy. We can't wait to welcome you! 💙💛

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1305 W. Club Boulevard
Durham, NC
27705

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

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+19196825903

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