ALUMNI GIVING Every gift makes a difference
Make a gift. Make a difference. “Our mission transcends bricks, books and baccalaureates, and the generosity of our donors helps take us from being a very good school to a great UWC. There is a world of difference, and we are deeply grateful for the kindness and engagement of our community.� Chris Edwards, Head of College
GIVING AT A GLANCE
IMPACT OF GIVING
Alumni Giving 2015/2016 Thanks to your ongoing dedication and generosity, Alumni Giving continues to grow year on year.
$480,718 13% 33% Total gifts from alumni (in Singapore Dollars)
Donors who are alumni
Reunion Class Giving participation by attendees
GIVING SOCIETIES
GIFTS ARE ... providing exceptional scholar experiences
Globe Giving Club
The Scholarship Enrichment Fund allows scholars to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities at UWCSEA. Gifts support life-affirming experiences and enable scholars to make the most of their educational journey.
The UWCSEA Foundation is introducing a new leadership giving society, the Globe Giving Club, to recognise donors who make an annual gift of S$1,000 or more. Young alumni: During the first 10 years after leaving UWCSEA, alumni may join at an annual giving level of S$100.
1971 Society The 1971 Society recognises those who have made cumulative lifetime gifts of S$10,000 or more. The society is named after the year the Dover Campus was opened by Lee Kuan Yew, the then Prime Minister of Singapore.
“I can talk endlessly about the skills I’ve gained from the Initiative for Peace conference, but what’s really important is the life lesson the delegates taught us. Hearing their stories made me realise how lucky I am to be given so many opportunities in life. With privilege comes responsibility and it is now my duty to contribute back to society.” Ani, Scholar from Armenia, Class of 2016
IMPACT OF GIVING
GIFTS ARE ... uniting people, nations and cultures
GIFTS ARE ... creating a sustainable future
This year 108 scholars from 58 different countries are experiencing a transformational UWC education, many of whom will benefit from gifts to the Annual Fund.
From funding solar panels, to planting trees, supporting composting and recycling initiatives, gifts through the Annual Fund strengthen our sustainability programme.
“Being a part of UWCSEA and its impressive diverse community is shaping the way I see the world and the way I learn. Teachers encourage us to share experience from our country. This broadens our knowledge and makes learning more engaging. In just one year I have seen myself grow in so many ways. Being here has truly changed my life and has set me on a new brighter path.”
“Sustainable development is of course not just an environmental challenge—it is foremost a humanitarian one—raising the living standards of most of humanity is as necessary as ensuring we stay within planetary ecological boundaries if we want to ensure peace and social justice.”
Saif, Scholar from Guyana, Class of 2017
Nathan Hunt, Director of Sustainability
HOW GIFTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE Collective support through Alumni Giving is transforming the UWCSEA experience, in the classroom and beyond.
Your gift of any amount can support ...
$50 scholars to take part in impactful activities such as Initiative for Peace (IfP)
$100 the installation of solar panels and development of recycling initiatives
$500
Why we give to UWCSEA “It is our privilege to support the UWCSEA Foundation which is playing an increasingly important role in helping define the unique UWC experience. We hope more and more students will be able to benefit from this world class educational opportunity and contribute to our UWC mission to help shape a better future.“ Sheetal and Anshul ‘95 Arora
the conservation of endangered tree species
$1,000 the creation of additional scholarship opportunities
$10,000 delivery of a pioneering sustainability programme
$20,000 the Head of College Scholarship, which supports a scholar from an area of conflict Alumni Giving also supports multi-year programmes through the Annual Fund Endowment.
UWCSEA Foundation www.uwcsea.edu.sg/supportus Giving to the College through Alumni Giving and the UWCSEA Foundation, enriches the unique UWC learning experience and brings the College closer to achieving its mission.