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SCHOLARSHIPS 2009-2011
Note to Applicants
“UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. ” - UWC Mission Statement
Applicants must:
- be between 16 and 18 years of age in September of
the year in which the application is made (2009);
- be at least CXC standard (fifth form or lower sixth
form);
- have an outstanding academic record (at least a ‘B’
average);
- have a history of involvement in extra-curricular
and community activities;
- have a sense of social awareness, and cheerful, outgoing
personalities;
We encourage students to consider this carefully, as
only students who fulfill these requirements will be successful.
The International Baccalaureate Course and college life
require this level of education and commitment. Further
information about the scholarships and requirements can
be obtained by emailing info@uwcjamaica.org.
Applicants are encouraged to learn more about the United
World Colleges before applying. See www.uwc.org
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A confidential letter or recommendation from the school’s
principal or guidance counsellor should accompany all
applications. Official transcripts are also required.
Applicants will be judged initially on the above stated
criteria and a Selection Committee will invite a limited
number of applicants for a personal interview.
Mail or deliver applications to:
UWC Selection Committee
c/o UNESCO Jamaica
The Towers
25 Dominica Drive
Kingston 5 |
Applications to be received NO
LATER than 5:00pm on Friday, January 30, 2009.
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Jamaica National Council
