Sponsoring Institution: UWC School
Type: Scholarship
Eligibility: Anyone from ages 16-19 can apply
Application Deadline: Varies by country
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Does attending a boarding school abroad sound expensive and almost impossible? Well, not anymore! The United World College (UWC) movement is an international education organization that operates 18 international boarding schools around the world. It is aimed towards students aged 16-19. UWC’s belief is that education is a force for peace and development, and its schools promote education as a tool for building bridges between cultures, nations, and individuals. This international education program has schools located in Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Wales, Armenia, South Africa, India, Canada, and many others! Each school has students from 50+ countries around the world!
UWC offers a special two-year secondary education program that combines rigorous academics, community service, and cultural immersion. The international education program runs through junior and senior years. However, you can still apply as a current junior or senior and extend your highschool education accordingly! Upon graduation, students are awarded the IB diploma that is highly valued worldwide. You can learn more about UWC’s impact from alumni testimonials and Harvard’s impact study!
UWC’s selection criteria for this international education program is holistic and they value a lot more than just your academic grades! They value intellectual curiosity, global awareness, social competence, and your personality!
If you require a scholarship, applying through your country’s national committee will be the right route for you. Make sure to find your UWC national committee of citizenship or residence and apply through them! Also, it is important to know the application deadlines for your national committee. Although UWC’s school fees range from $30,000 to $110,000 (depending on the school’s location), you have the chance to attend this international education program for free! 80% of applicants applying through national committees receive financial aid. Depending on the student’s financial need, the scholarship could cover full or partial tuition costs for the entire program. Full scholarship recipients typically receive tuition fees, room and board, and some funds for educational materials and living expenses.
So what are you waiting for? If you are a young person who is fascinated by the world, and driven to make it better, then this international education program is for you! Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
