Global Scholars Academy

Global Scholars Academy Our page is dedicated to keeping all of our key stakeholders, scholars, parents, faculty and community informed.

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.

It's National Charter Schools Week! We are proud to be the right choice for our scholars and their families.
05/12/2026

It's National Charter Schools Week! We are proud to be the right choice for our scholars and their families.

Interested in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year? Come see the exciting things we are doing at Global Scholars A...
05/07/2026

Interested in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year? Come see the exciting things we are doing at Global Scholars Academy.

05/04/2026

We are excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4th–May 8th) as Superhero Week, because our teachers are true superheroes who inspire, support, and uplift our scholars every single day!

We had the best time hosting The Playhouse Early Academy pre-k class in our Kindergarten class yesterday! They had passp...
04/24/2026

We had the best time hosting The Playhouse Early Academy pre-k class in our Kindergarten class yesterday! They had passports and toured the school collecting stamps and doing activities. We are excited to welcome some of these scholars to GSA next year!
Interested in joining us? We have spots available! www.GlobalScholarsAcademy.org

We have spots available in grades K-8 at Global Scholars Academy - 1305 W. Club Blvd. Durham. The new school year begins...
04/20/2026

We have spots available in grades K-8 at Global Scholars Academy - 1305 W. Club Blvd. Durham. The new school year begins July 27, 2026. Apply today! www.GlobalScholarsAcademy.org

The GSA Class of 2026 is leveling up. Check out some of the amazing high schools our graduates will be calling home next...
04/14/2026

The GSA Class of 2026 is leveling up. Check out some of the amazing high schools our graduates will be calling home next year. We couldn't be prouder of their hard work and big dreams! 🌟

Learning starts with support. 💙At Global Scholars Academy, our Food Pantry helps make sure scholars and their families h...
03/11/2026

Learning starts with support. 💙

At Global Scholars Academy, our Food Pantry helps make sure scholars and their families have access to food and essential items. Because when basic needs are met, scholars can focus on learning, growing, and thriving.

Swipe to see how we’re supporting our GSA families. 🛒

Interested in checking us out? We would love to give you a tour. Call the school office to schedule a time.
03/02/2026

Interested in checking us out? We would love to give you a tour. Call the school office to schedule a time.

In honor of Black History Month, we had an amazing program this morning!
02/27/2026

In honor of Black History Month, we had an amazing program this morning!

Address

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

Telephone

+19196825903

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