UWC (United World Colleges) is a global movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC has a network of 18 international schools on four continents, with volunteer-run national committees in more than 155 countries and territories. Today, 11,262 students from over 160 countries attend UWC schools (2020 data).
UWC offers a challenging educational experience to a deliberately diverse group of students. It complements the high academic standards delivered through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) by placing a high value on experiential learning, community service and outdoor activities.
United World Colleges - 2024/2025 Scholarships for Eswatini
Each year, the UWC Eswatini national committee receives offers from the UWC schools and colleges which may include a scholarship, bursary/partial scholarship or fee-paying place, for which we select students to study the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. For 2024/2025, there are 8 up to fully-funded need based scholarships, and 2 partial scholarships available.
Please make sure you find out as much as possible about UWC before going ahead with your application. It is important that you understand the aims of the organisation and the commitment involved in the programmes that are offered. For more information please go to www.sz.uwc.org.
Applicant eligibility requirements:
- Must be a Form 5 / IGCSE graduate (2023) or current Form 5 student (2024)
- Maximum age of 19 years by 1 August 2024
- Academic requirement: average of 70% overall in EGCSE / IGCSE results
- Highly active in community engagement, great leadership skills, and extracurricular activities
- Has a good command of the English language
- Be an Eswatini citizen or refugee in Eswatini
Applicants are also required to attach the following supporting documents:
- School Report Card/Transcripts for Form 4
- Form 3 JC results
- Form 5 / IGCSE results
- Recommendation letter from your head teacher
- Proof of academic/non-academic achievements and leadership (certificates, awards, etc.)
Entrance Test
Applicants must also sit for an entrance test at Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA which will be held on Saturday, 9 March 2024 from 8:00am. Applicants must bring an application fee of E500 to be paid before taking the entrance test. If you would like to request a fee waiver, please send an email request and motivation to apply@sz.uwc.org
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply is Saturday, 9 March 2024. The application form contains multiple sections, and several essay questions so please plan accordingly. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Timeline
Mid February - Application period opens
Early March – All applicants write entry test at Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA
Early March – Application period closes
March – Successful candidates will be invited for interviews
April – Final candidates nominated for scholarships.
Mid-April – UWC Schools confirm/reject nominated students
Early May – Final students awarded UWC scholarships
Contact
For further information and application on how to apply, please visit www.sz.uwc.org or send an email to apply@sz.uwc.org. You can also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uwceswatininc.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The process is simple and to begin:
Step 1: Visit the application website and click on “Apply”
Step 2: Create a new account using the 'Register’ button to the top right, using your email address and a password you must create.
Step 3: You will receive an email (please check spam/junk box) attached with a link asking you to confirm your email address. Please click on the link and you will be directed to the application page where you will log in with your email address and password.
Step 4: In order to determine if you are eligible and what application routes are available for you, fill out the Eligibility Profile form and ensure to select “UWC national committee” as the application route.
Step 5: Choose "UWC Eswatini NC - 2024/2025 Application" and start your application.
It's that simple!
UWC Eswatini NC - 2024 Application
UWC (United World Colleges) is a global movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC has a network of 18 international schools on four continents, with volunteer-run national committees in more than 155 countries and territories. Today, 11,262 students from over 160 countries attend UWC schools (2020 data).
UWC offers a challenging educational experience to a deliberately diverse group of students. It complements the high academic standards delivered through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) by placing a high value on experiential learning, community service and outdoor activities.
United World Colleges - 2024/2025 Scholarships for Eswatini
Each year, the UWC Eswatini national committee receives offers from the UWC schools and colleges which may include a scholarship, bursary/partial scholarship or fee-paying place, for which we select students to study the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. For 2024/2025, there are 8 up to fully-funded need based scholarships, and 2 partial scholarships available.
Please make sure you find out as much as possible about UWC before going ahead with your application. It is important that you understand the aims of the organisation and the commitment involved in the programmes that are offered. For more information please go to www.sz.uwc.org.
Applicant eligibility requirements:
- Must be a Form 5 / IGCSE graduate (2023) or current Form 5 student (2024)
- Maximum age of 19 years by 1 August 2024
- Academic requirement: average of 70% overall in EGCSE / IGCSE results
- Highly active in community engagement, great leadership skills, and extracurricular activities
- Has a good command of the English language
- Be an Eswatini citizen or refugee in Eswatini
Applicants are also required to attach the following supporting documents:
- School Report Card/Transcripts for Form 4
- Form 3 JC results
- Form 5 / IGCSE results
- Recommendation letter from your head teacher
- Proof of academic/non-academic achievements and leadership (certificates, awards, etc.)
Entrance Test
Applicants must also sit for an entrance test at Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA which will be held on Saturday, 9 March 2024 from 8:00am. Applicants must bring an application fee of E500 to be paid before taking the entrance test. If you would like to request a fee waiver, please send an email request and motivation to apply@sz.uwc.org
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply is Saturday, 9 March 2024. The application form contains multiple sections, and several essay questions so please plan accordingly. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Timeline
Mid February - Application period opens
Early March – All applicants write entry test at Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA
Early March – Application period closes
March – Successful candidates will be invited for interviews
April – Final candidates nominated for scholarships.
Mid-April – UWC Schools confirm/reject nominated students
Early May – Final students awarded UWC scholarships
Contact
For further information and application on how to apply, please visit www.sz.uwc.org or send an email to apply@sz.uwc.org. You can also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uwceswatininc.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The process is simple and to begin:
Step 1: Visit the application website and click on “Apply”
Step 2: Create a new account using the 'Register’ button to the top right, using your email address and a password you must create.
Step 3: You will receive an email (please check spam/junk box) attached with a link asking you to confirm your email address. Please click on the link and you will be directed to the application page where you will log in with your email address and password.
Step 4: In order to determine if you are eligible and what application routes are available for you, fill out the Eligibility Profile form and ensure to select “UWC national committee” as the application route.
Step 5: Choose "UWC Eswatini NC - 2024/2025 Application" and start your application.
It's that simple!