United World Colleges SELECTIONS 2014

United World Colleges SELECTIONS 2014

Applications are invited for September 2014 entry to the United World Colleges situated in UK, Canada, USA, Italy, Hong Kong, Swaziland, Norway, India, Costa Rica and the Netherlands. Some full and part scholarships are available on the basis of merit at Mahindra UWC India. Applicants are required to research United World Colleges and theeducationai experience they provide, via information on the following websites: www.uwc.org, www.uwccommindia.net, and www.uwcmahindracoilege.org

The United World Colleges -

♦ Provide the opportunity for highly-motivated young people from diverse backgrounds to transcend the many boundaries which divide our world.

♦ Offer a two-year programme leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. This is recognised as equivalent to the completion of Grade XII by the Association of Indian Universities.

To apply to any UWC, candidates must

♦ be of Indian origin/PIO/OCI

♦ must be born between 1st September, 1996 arid 28th February, 1999. Overseas UWCs only accept students who have completed 16 years of age as of 1st September, 2014.

♦ currently be in either Grade X or XI.

To obtain an application form, you will need to send a non-refundable Demand Draft/Cheque payable in Mumbai for Rs 1,000/- drawn in favour of "The United World Colleges Committee (India)". To obtain the application form by post, send a self-addressed envelope (A4 size) affixed with Rs 50/- stamp to the following address:

NRI applicants may contact Mumbai office at the contact details given below for the application form.

Students must not submit more than one application to UWC concurrently. Making more than one application could result in a rejection of all applications. Students cannot apply through the UWC Committee (India) if applying directly to UWC, Singapore.

The United World Colleges Committee (India), Mahindra Towers, Ground Floor, Worli, Mumbai 400 018. Tel: 022-2497 4625, 022-2490 5937 Email: parekh.smita@mahindra.com, fernandes.alethea@mahindra.com

Application forms will be issued from 16th September, 2013 until 31st January, 2014 only. Completed applications must reach on or before 14th February, 2014.

Late applications will not be accepted. It may be noted that offers are made before Grade X Board results are announced.