UWC Bermuda follows a thorough and well-rounded selection process to identify motivated and talented young individuals who align with UWC’s values and mission.
Before starting your application, we suggest you:
- Check our eligibility criteria to determine if this is the correct route for you to apply.
- Check the UWC selection criteria to determine if you are a good fit for a UWC experience.
- Attend our Information Session, held usually in October/November of the year before you want to attend UWC. We will share information with both students and parents about the UWC experience, expectations, academic programme and the application process.
You’ll then be ready to start your UWC journey!
1. Application stage
The first step in the selection process is submitting an application. This includes:
- Completing an online application form with personal details, academic background, extracurricular activities, and motivations for applying to UWC.
- Submitting essays or short responses to demonstrate critical thinking and commitment to UWC values.
- Providing references from teachers, mentors, or community leaders.
- Uploading academic transcripts and other required documents.
- Signed permission from the parent or legal guardian.
2. Selection stage
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a multi-step selection process, which typically includes:
- Informal Group Activities: Candidates engage in collaborative problem-solving tasks and discussions to assess teamwork, leadership, and adaptability.
- Individual Interviews: A panel interview where applicants discuss their motivations, aspirations, and alignment with UWC’s values.
3. Nomination stage
After selections, the National Committee nominates the most promising candidates for placement at UWC schools and colleges. Successful applicants will:
- Receive an offer for a UWC placement, which may be fully or partially funded depending on demonstrated need (all applicants will be requested to submit financial information to this effect).
- Have the opportunity to accept or decline the nomination.
- Complete necessary paperwork and preparations for enrollment.
Important dates
- Application Open: TBD but likely early November 2025
- Application Deadline: TBD but likely early December 2025
- Selection Activities: January 2026
- Final Decisions Announced: January/February 2026
To start your application, please visit our [Application Page] or contact us at [National Committee Contact Information].
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the UWC community!
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must adhere to the following eligibility criteria to apply for a recommendation by UWC Bermuda to a United World College:
- Must be between 16-18 year of age as of September 1st, 2025;
- Must hold Bermuda status or must be deemed to be Bermudian upon their 18th birthday; and
- Must have completed at least five (5) years of schooling in Bermuda (not necessarily consecutive years and may be at any time during their primary, middle or secondary education).
UWC Bermuda offers financial assistance to those accepted students on a needs basis.
Applicants who do not satisfy the above criteria may either apply via (i) the UWC Global Selection Programme. More details can be found at www.uwc.org/gsp. Please note that applicants via GSP forgo financial assistance, or (ii) the national committee of your citizenship. Please check the eligibility criteria of that national committee on their website. If you have specific questions about other national committees, we will try to assist you via our own network.
Please note that although any potential student may apply via GSP, an application through that avenue by a student who would otherwise be eligible to apply to UWC Bermuda may not also apply via UWC Bermuda’s process.