Thanks for supporting UWC

UWC is committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to experience a UWC education regardless of national, socioeconomic, cultural, racial or religious background. UWC achieves this through selection based on potential and merit, but also by providing  scholarships — over 80% of IBDP students selected by a UWC national committee receive full or partial financial support. To continue this work, UWC relies on donations from former students, trusts, foundations, companies and governments.

There are several ways you can support UWC Australia’s activities. Please select the most convenient option for your circumstances from the options below. Thank you!

A donation to UWC Australia will help provide educational opportunities to the youth of Australia. Your donation will be used in one of three ways: fund a scholarship, help pay for student costs or help fund our operations.

Scholarships
UWC schools and colleges offer scholarships to the national committee system each year, but by donating directly to the national committee you can help fund additional UWC scholarships and provide more opportunities for the youth of Australia.

Additional Costs
A scholarship provided by a UWC school or college covers the student’s tuition, but there are other costs associated with attending a UWC. The cost of visas, international flights and extra-curricular activities are vital to the student’s educational journey but are often unaffordable for those most in need. Your donation will help ensure that we are able to reach out and provide opportunities to even the poorest sections of society.

National Committee Operational Costs
UWC Australia is run by dedicated volunteers who do not receive any payment. However, the national committee needs funds in order to operate. Your donation will help fund the promotion and selection process, and will be used towards costs such as: promoting UWC in the media, reaching out to vulnerable communities who would not otherwise hear of the opportunity and providing a suitable location for the selection of students.

You can donate to UWC Australia via UWC International.

Please indicate that you would like to make your donation to “UWC Australia” by selecting “AUSTRALIA” using the drop-down menu “Select a UWC national committee”. Funds and the details of your donations will be allocated to UWC Australia.

If you live in the U.S., you can make a tax-deductible donation to UWC Australia via UWC International’s Myriad-USA account. Please indicate that you want your donation allocated to us by checking “Add a note for The United World Colleges (International)” and writing in NC Australia in the ‘private note’ box.