UWC Ghana National Committee Selection (United World Colleges IB Diploma)
UWC Ghana National Committee (United World Colleges)
Ghana's UWC national committee selects Ghanaian citizens/permanent residents aged 16-18 in SHS 2-3 for two-year IB Diploma places at UWC schools worldwide; over 80% of committee-selected students receive full or partial scholarships. Applications typically 15 July-30 September.
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Eligibility
- Who can apply
- Ghana
- Education required
- Secondary enrolled
- Age
- from 16 up to 18 (Between 16 and 18 years old at the time of enrolment)
- Fields
- Any field of study
- Language
- Basic proficiency in English (language of instruction) and willingness to improve
- Residency
- Citizen of Ghana and/or permanent resident in Ghana
- Also required
- Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, SHS 2/SHS 3 or equivalent
- Strong academic record; commitment to UWC values; resilience and adaptability for residential study abroad
- Only one UWC application per academic year
About this opportunity
United World Colleges (UWC) offers the two-year IB Diploma at 18 schools and colleges to students chosen by volunteer national committees in over 150 countries; the UWC Ghana National Committee selects for Ghana. 'Over 80% of IBDP students selected by a UWC national committee receive full or partial financial support'.
Eligibility: citizen of Ghana and/or permanent resident, aged 16-18 at enrolment, currently in or recently completed SHS 2/SHS 3, with a strong academic record, basic English, resilience for residential study abroad and commitment to UWC values; one application per year. Process: online application with essays, teacher references and transcripts, then selection activities (written tests, group tasks, interviews) and nomination to a UWC school. Published calendar: open 15 July, deadline 30 September, decisions late November.
- Level
- Secondary
- Where
- Multiple countries
- Duration
- 2 years (IB Diploma Programme)
- Difficulty
- Very high · about 4 weeks to prepare
Funding
Funding varies
- tuition
- accommodation
Full or partial need-based scholarships covering the UWC school's fees (tuition and boarding); over 80% of national-committee-selected students receive support. Families may be asked to contribute based on means.
What you will need
- Essays
- Reference letters
- Academic transcripts
- Financial documents
Online application form (personal details, academics, extracurriculars), essays on UWC values, teacher references, academic transcripts; financial information for scholarship assessment; selection day tests, group activities and interviews.
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