UWC application entry for 2024

Since the Taliban took control of Kabul in September 2021, school-aged girls have been deprived of their many basic rights, one of which is the right to education. Currently, 2.5 million female students are out of school. Although there are various higher education opportunities within Afghanistan and overseas for tertiary education for male students, unfortunately, there are no opportunities for girls to have access to secondary education inside Afghanistan. Nevertheless, there are often some opportunities that allow Afghan girls to continue their secondary education outside the country, thanks to United World College (AWC) for being one of them. This institution is providing this rare opportunity to Afghan female students for 2024.

Yes, there is a ray of hope for you, If you are an Afghan citizen residing in Afghanistan or elsewhere as a refugee. UWC National Committee of Afghanistan invites you to apply for the United World Colleges (UWC) for the year 2024 entry. Before you start your application, here are some essential details to consider:

Requirements for Applicants:
1.   The applicants should have been born on or after the 1st of August 2005 and not later than the 15th of August 2009.
2.    It is compulsory to avail valid Tazkira and Afghan passport, any absence of these documents makes one ineligible for the position.
3.     You should note that in no event can you allow external help since that’s a sure way out as you risk being disqualified.
4.    Make sure that you give a genuine email address or a phone number that can be reached easily to allow follow-ups if necessary.
5.   In other words, one must possess a certain degree of fluency and comprehension of the English language because the application process is conducted in that language.

Your Responsibilities:

•   You would be expected upon nomination to obtain all travel documents such as the passport and visas. Note that UWC cannot grant your visa, and if an applicant doesn’t get a visa, they will lose their UWC offer.
•  At times, you might find yourself having to cross into a bordering state because not all people can come to Kabul on a diplomatic mission. This is your job and the National Committee will find no help in it.

Parental Consent:

The UWC scholarship involves a 2-year residential programme and you therefore need to have the consent of your parents before the application process starts.

Submitting Your Application:

•   The application deadline is Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 11: 59 p.m. Kabul time. Applications received after the deadline or not complete will not be considered.
•   Ensure that you check your email following the submission. Contact them at chair.gh@af.uwc.org or selections@af.uwc.org if you do not get it.

You are strongly advised not to wait until the last minute. Make your account and keep filling out your application in various phases. Click on REGISTER to make your account. 

Selection Criteria:
              There are several criteria that the UWC National Committee in Afghanistan uses when selecting its students which include; intellectual curiosity, commitment to UWC’s values, social competence, resilence, self-awareness, and academic robustness. Information on these criteria and UWC’s values is available on uwc.org.

Additional Information:

The National Committee does not have any office in Afghanistan but can only be contacted by email. Watch out for criminals pretending to be national committee members.
If you have any questions on eligibility or about the application form, email their chair at chair.gh@af.uwc.org and/or selections@af.uwc.org.
Here is your opportunity to join United World College and explore your own inner potential in order to become a citizen of the world and an exceptional scholar. Do not forget to apply in time because this life-changing chance will never come again!

 

Please check the link below to access the complete information regarding the call and online application: https://shorturl.at/bewTW