United World Colleges- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

Deadline  : 31 January, 2017
Type          : Fully Funded
Duration   : 2 years

Scholarships available for Myanmar students at the following United World Colleges:

  • UWC China located in Changshu Shi, Suzhou Shi, Jiangsu Sheng, China
  • United World College located in Hong Kong
  • UWC Red Cross Nordic located in Norway
  • UWC South East Asia (Singapore)
  • UWC Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • UWC (Germany)


Description

The United World College (UWC) comprises a group of fifteen international schools and colleges across five continents; National Committees in more than 140 countries; and a network of more than 50,000 alumni from more than181 countries. The UWC movement aims to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Students are selected from around the global at a pre-university level, based on merit and regardless of their financial status and ethnic, religious or educational background. UWC schools, colleges and programmes deliver a challenging and transformative educational experience to deliver a diverse cross section of students, inspiring them to create a more peaceful and sustainable future.

The IB Diploma Programme is one of the most well regarded and widely known secondary school qualifications in the world, and is recognized by the world’s leading universities. It is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepare students, normally aged 16 to 18, for success at university and in life beyond.

Eligibility

  • Excellent oral and written English language skills
  • High school graduate
  • Aged 16 – 18
  • Committed to the social principals and values endorsed by UWC
    UWC believes that to achieve peace and a sustainable future, promotion of the following values it is crucial• International and intercultural understanding • Celebration of difference • Personal responsibility and integrity • Mutual responsibility • Compassion and service • Respect for the environment • A sense of idealism • Personal challenge • Action and personal example

Applicants with disabilities who are self-sufficient in their everyday needs are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Email the following documents to uwcmyanmarnc@gmail.com.

  • United World College Application Form for Myanmar Students
  • United World College Academic Reference Form for Myanmar students ,Note: References must be sent directly to one of the addresses below and attach the following documents
  • High school graduation certificate
  • High school grade certificate
    If it is not possible to send the application electronically then you may post your application to:

Coordinator, UWC Myanmar National Committee,
C/O Thabyay Education Foundation No 605 A, San Yeik Nyein (6) St, Pyay Road, Kamaryaut Tsp, Yangon
Tel- 09 421117906

To download application form, Click Here.
To download academic reference form, Click Here.
For more information, Click Here.

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