Register your interest in applying to UWC through the Global Selection Programme (GSP) for entry 2026
Why should I apply to UWC through the GSP?
GSP applicants have the ability to choose their preferred UWC school/s.
The GSP is open to applicants of any nationality or residency.*
The GSP is open to applicants between the ages of 15 - 18.**
The GSP is only available for applicants that do not require any financial assistance to attend UWC.
If this sounds like the route you would like to follow, then please complete the interest form by clicking the apply button and creating an account.
By completing this interest form, we will keep you updated on the launch of GSP applications for UWC entry 2026 (2027 for Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA). If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at globalselections@uwcio.uwc.org.
*If you are a citizen and resident of the People's Republic of China, you must submit an application through the Chinese National Committee and are not eligible to apply via the Global Selection Programme. This includes applicants who have a home address in China but live at a boarding school outside of China.
If you are a resident of Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Sudan, Syria, Russia, Belarus, Crimea region, The Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhya regions of Ukraine, please apply via your local national committee where applicable.
**Dependent on age criteria set by each specific UWC school and college.
In the meantime, here are some tips for application inspiration:
- Five steps to a completed UWC application
- Tips for getting winning references for your UWC application
- How can I give my application to UWC my best shot?
- Sharing your passions: how hobbies and interests can make your application form shine
Global Selection Programme Entry 2026: Interest Form
Register your interest in applying to UWC through the Global Selection Programme (GSP) for entry 2026
Why should I apply to UWC through the GSP?
GSP applicants have the ability to choose their preferred UWC school/s.
The GSP is open to applicants of any nationality or residency.*
The GSP is open to applicants between the ages of 15 - 18.**
The GSP is only available for applicants that do not require any financial assistance to attend UWC.
If this sounds like the route you would like to follow, then please complete the interest form by clicking the apply button and creating an account.
By completing this interest form, we will keep you updated on the launch of GSP applications for UWC entry 2026 (2027 for Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA). If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at globalselections@uwcio.uwc.org.
*If you are a citizen and resident of the People's Republic of China, you must submit an application through the Chinese National Committee and are not eligible to apply via the Global Selection Programme. This includes applicants who have a home address in China but live at a boarding school outside of China.
If you are a resident of Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Sudan, Syria, Russia, Belarus, Crimea region, The Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhya regions of Ukraine, please apply via your local national committee where applicable.
**Dependent on age criteria set by each specific UWC school and college.
In the meantime, here are some tips for application inspiration:
- Five steps to a completed UWC application
- Tips for getting winning references for your UWC application
- How can I give my application to UWC my best shot?
- Sharing your passions: how hobbies and interests can make your application form shine