United World Colleges (UWC) Scholarships
UWC runs one of the most comprehensive secondary-school scholarship programmes in the world. Over 80% of students selected by national committees receive full or partial scholarships to complete the two-year International Baccalaureate Dipl
- Provider
- UWC
- Host country
- Multiple (18 UWC schools worldwide)
- Deadline
- Varies by national committee (typically Oct–Jan)
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- If you are interested in attending a UWC school, you should apply regardless of your financial circumstances. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply via your national committee of residency or citizenship.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Study level
- Secondary School
- Deadline
- Varies by national committee (typically Oct–Jan)
Key eligibility criteria
- If you are interested in attending a UWC school, you should apply regardless of your financial circumstances. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply via your national committee of residency or citizenship.
Recorded funding information
- Partial Funding
About the United World Colleges (UWC) Scholarships (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Partial Funding
United World Colleges (UWC) Scholarships eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- If you are interested in attending a UWC school, you should apply regardless of your financial circumstances. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply via your national committee of residency or citizenship.
United World Colleges (UWC) Scholarships document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the United World Colleges (UWC) Scholarships 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://uwc.org/fees-and-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: If you are interested in attending a UWC school, you should apply regardless of your financial circumstances. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply via your national committee of residency or citizenship.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Varies by national committee (typically Oct–Jan). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
United World Colleges (UWC) Scholarships deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Varies by national committee (typically Oct–Jan). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineVaries by national committee (typically Oct–Jan)
Provider deadline information: Varies by national committee (typically Oct–Jan). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
Visit official siteFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for the United World Colleges (UWC) Scholarships?+
If you are interested in attending a UWC school, you should apply regardless of your financial circumstances. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply via your national committee of residency or citizenship.
What funding does the United World Colleges (UWC) Scholarships offer?+
Listed funding: Partial Funding. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: Varies by national committee (typically Oct–Jan). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://uwc.org/fees-and-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: If you are interested in attending a UWC school, you should apply regardless of your financial circumstances. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply via your national committee of residency or citizenship.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Varies by national committee (typically Oct–Jan). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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