WHO WE ARE

Global Passport Scholars, Inc (GPS), is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a new generation of global citizens. We fundamentally believe that access to the world should not be limited by socioeconomic status.

Our mission is clear: to remove financial barriers and enable students to access, participate in, and benefit from transformative international and cross-cultural academic experiences that change the way they see the world and how the world sees the students.

OUR VISION

We are working toward a future where transformative global access empowers every student, cultivating compassionate, innovative leaders who drive profound cross-cultural understanding and positive global change.

We are committed to making this vision a reality by tackling the costs associated with passports and global programming.

A Letter from the Founder

To our community of travelers, educators, and visionaries,

I have always believed that travel is far more than a luxury; it is a profound catalyst for change. At its best, a journey does more than move us across borders—it moves us across the boundaries of our own perspective. Our mission has always been clear: to create experiences that change the way you see the world.

However, for too long, the transformative power of a truly "refined" global education has been a privilege reserved for a few. I founded Global Passport Scholars (GPS) to dismantle that barrier.

We believe that for a student in an underserved neighborhood, a passport is more than a travel document; it is a key to a limitless environment. It is an invitation to see their own potential reflected in the vastness of the world. By focusing on students in grades 9-12, we are meeting them at the exact moment their ambition is taking shape, offering them a lens of authentic discovery and exquisite taste that will define their leadership for decades to come.

To ensure that every dollar donated to GPS goes directly to our scholars, my firm, IPTALY Luxury Travel, has committed to providing all logistical planning and travel processing on a pro-bono basis. This means that 100% of our scholarship funds are used to turn a student's curiosity into a tangible, life-changing reality.

We are spending 2026 building a foundation of excellence—recruiting a world-class board, training our first cohort of mentors, and preparing our scholars through our Passport Prep Academy. In the Spring of 2027, our first group of scholars will depart on their inaugural journey.

I invite you to join us. Not just as a donor, but as a partner in this mission to refine the future, one student and one passport at a time.

With passion and refinement,

Gayle Hurst

Founder & President, Global Passport Scholars

Founder, IPTALY Luxury Travel

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

ACCESS

We actively dismantle financial and logistical barriers, ensuring broad access to global learning opportunities for every student.

TRANSFORMATION

We provide immersive, real-world experiences that fundamentally broaden perspectives and foster personal and academic growth.

CROSS-CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP

We champion profound respect, empathy, and collaborative understanding across diverse global communities.

IMPACT

We foster innovative citizenship focused on creating meaningful and lasting positive change in the world.

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Global Passport Scholars

Dublin, OH, USA