UWC (United World Colleges) Scholarship oppurtunities for Zambian

Over 7,500 students from over 140 countries are selected to attend UWCs each year. And more than 50,000 students from more than 180 countries have studied at UWC schools, colleges and programmes through National Committee selections. In Zambia, an average of 4 - 6 students are selected every year.

UWC East Africa

Moshi, Tanzania
Up to Full Scholarship
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UWC Thailand

Thep Krasatti, Thailand
Up to Full Scholarship
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UWC South East Asia

Singapore
Up to Full Scholarship, only open to candidates who are 16 -17 years old.
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Red Cross Nordic UWC

Flekke, Norway
Up to Full Scholarship, only open to candidates from SOS Villages Zambia.
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Robert Bosch UWC

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Up to Full Scholarship, only open to candidates from Pestalozzi Education Centre, Zambia.
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Li Po Chun UWC

Hong Kong, SAR.
Partial Scholarship (90%), estimated student cost of US$4,500 per year.
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UWC Waterford Kamhlaba

Mbabane, Eswatini
Partial Scholarship (50%), estimated student cost of EUR 9,750 per year.
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The scholarship will cover tuition, food and boarding fees, and most textbooks for the student during their time at the institution.

IT DOES NOT COVER:

• Air tickets from Zambia to the country.
• Travel cost during long winter and summer breaks.
• Pocket money.
• Visa application.
• Medical insurance and medical examinations.
• Graduation fee (applicable only to certain countries).
• Room deposit (usually refundable, some colleges only).
• Miscellaneous other expenses.

Partial Scholarships and Fee-Paying Places

Partial scholarships are offered first on the quality of the candidate then on their ability to pay. Please note: being able to afford a full fee-paying place does not guarantee entry to UWC.

Only Zambian students

You must meet the criteria to be eligible for a UWC scholarship. Check them out below:

• 16 – 19 years old (must be a maximum of 19 years old as of 1st September, 2020).
• Must be a Zambian citizen.
• Must have completed Grade 12. 
• Academic requirements (ECZ Curriculum and GCSE: 6 – 10 points, IGSCE: B+ Average).
• Participation in community projects and extracurricular activities is a plus

Visit the UWC Online Application site to apply. Only online applications will be accepted. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] if you experience any technical difficulties. Only eligible candidates will be able to access the online application.

Supporting Documents

Download, complete and upload the following documents to your online application.

Extracurricular Activities Form
Life Outside School Form
Financial Assessment Form
Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Academic Recommendation Form (you will need to submit 2 academic recommendations)
Extracurricular Recommendation

Email [email protected] if you have problems accessing any of the forms above.