5 | Impact of Giving Report 2020/2021
OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME OPENING DOORS Scholarships are at the heart of the UWC mission. Through the years, UWCSEA has welcomed 975 scholars from 109 countries across two campuses. These students are diverse in their experiences, perspectives and life circumstances, yet united in the desire to create a better world. Thanks to the generous support for the UWCSEA Scholarship Programme, we provide scholars with the values-driven, collaborative education that sets them apart as exceptional individuals, with a bias for action, to be of service and to make a difference. Together, we help our scholars reach their true potential while empowering the future leaders and changemakers the world needs. For a scholar, as for all our students, a UWCSEA educational experience opens doors to growth and possibility—academically, personally, professionally and socially. For the College, the scholars bring a wealth of experience, expertise and perspectives that support the learning and growth of the whole community. Our scholars come from a wide range of backgrounds and often experience challenging circumstances. The time a scholar spends at UWCSEA can open many doors and as scholars approach graduation, they work with our exceptional university advisors to explore post-UWCSEA pathways. For some students, this may include a Gap Year to give back to their communities; for others, this may be a route straight to college or university. Despite many challenges over the last two years, scholars, like all our graduates in the Class of 2021, have risen to the occasion and shown themselves to be tremendously capable of tackling the challenges that come their way. Thank you for your support.
STAFF SCHOLARSHIP FUND UWCSEA staff are deeply committed to helping deserving students access a transformative UWC education. Since 1996, over 25 students have benefited from their incredible generosity through the Staff Scholarship Fund, enabling students to attend UWC Mahindra College (India) and Waterford Kamhlaba UWC of Southern Africa (Eswatini). Over 200 staff contribute to the Fund through monthly salary deductions, making these life-changing scholarships possible, helping young people access education and connect to the international UWC movement.
“Donating to the Staff Scholarship Fund allows me to contribute to the most powerful gift that can be given–education.” JENNIFER SMITH, Teacher, East Campus
