Scholarship Components

The next GML cohort will begin in August of 2026. The deadline for both the MSW and GML applications is February 1, 2026.

Programmatic Components

GML Scholars receive a fixed scholarship that includes:

• Full tuition and student fees
• Living costs (both year one in Waco, and year two in home community)
• Airfare to/from Waco both year one and two
• Visa Costs

GML Program Calendar*

• Year One
  • Late July: Arrive in Waco for orientation
  • August – May: Attend classes and internship
  • May: Return to home community
• Year Two
  • July: Move to location in home region to fulfill advanced internship if needed.
  • August – May: Attend virtual classes and local internship, including presenting in the online colloquium
  • May: Graduate with Master in Social Work**
• After graduation, GML Scholars return to their home country to fulfill a two-year commitment to apply the knowledge they gained from their graduate studies.

*Calendar is subject to change.

**GML Scholars are invited to return to Waco to participate in the Baylor Graduation Ceremonies, contingent on obtaining a tourist visa.

Academic Components

The GML degree plan is as follows:

Year 1

• Human Diversity and Social Justice
• Human Behavior Theory: Person and Environment
• Social Work Practice with Individuals, Groups, and Communities and Organizations
• Foundation Internship I and II
• Social Policy
• Research for Practice
• Suggested Elective: Intersection of Theology, Food Justice, & Public Policy

Year 2 - Community* Specialization

• Advanced Internship I and II
• Capstone
• Theoretical Frameworks for Community Practice
• Community Social Work Practice I and II
• Program Evaluation for Practice Improvement
• Choice of one of the following:
  • Organizational Leadership & Management
  • Social Work Practice & Advocacy with Children & Families
  • Health Practice & Policy

*Due to internship availability in the advanced year, GML Scholars are expected to pursue a community practice specialization.