UWC Bermuda Contact Information

Email: uwcbermuda@gmail.com
P.O. Box HM 2175, Hamilton HM JX
UWC Website: http://www.uwc.org/

United World College - Overview

United World Colleges (UWC) is unique. It is the only global educational movement that brings together students from all over the world – selected on personal merit, irrespective of race, religion, politics and the ability to pay – with the explicit aim of fostering peace and international understanding.

UWC was founded in 1962 and originated in the ideas of German educationalist Kurt Hahn. Hahn believed that much could be done to overcome hostility and conflict if young people from different nations, races and religions could be brought together to learn from each other.

Today there are fourteen United World Colleges (links posted in side bar), each with its own distinctive character, but sharing a common mission and values. In the turbulent world of the twenty-first century, these values are as relevant today as they were in 1962 – perhaps more so.

UWC offers a rigorous 2 year academic program using the International Baccalaureate with a strong emphasis on community service.

President of the United World Colleges: HM QUEEN NOOR of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordon
Hon. President of the UWC International Council: MR. NELSON MANDELA, former President of the Republic of South Africa

Bermuda National Committee Members

The Bermuda National Committee is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers, all of them Bermudian alumni of United World Colleges. All alumni are welcome to join the UWC Committee, and all current students and alumni are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and other UWC Bermuda Events.

2016 Bermuda National Committee:
Sean Smatt- Chair (AW 95-97), Kelli Nusum- Treasurer (RCN 02-04), Zayna Osseran Foggo- Secretary (MI 01-03), Chantelle Simmons (PC 94-96), Julia Pitt (AC 91-93), Adrian Kawaley-Lathan (LPC 00-02), Diana Darrell (LPC 01-03), Warren Simmons (WC 04-06)

Application Process

Entrance to a United World College is determined by the UWC Bermuda National Committee's selection process.

UWCBermuda offers a full scholarship, covering the cost of tuition and board for the two year program, to the first ranked student through this process. Partial funding may be available for other selected students pending UWCBermuda's resources.

Application Eligibility Requirements:
- Bermudian or entitled to Bermudian status on your 18th birthday
- Are between 16 and 18 years of age as of Sept. 2014
- Completed 5 years of education in Bermuda
- Strong academic record and community service

The application period for 2018 is now open.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

UWC AGM and ALumni Cocktail Event 2010

The UWC Bermuda AGM met on December 21st at 5:30pm at the Mariner's Club. There were 14 alumni in attendance.

A new Committee was formed:-

Chairman - Michael Pearman
Vice-Chariman - George Spurling
Secretary - Rachel Biggs
Treasurer - Kirsty Swart

Fundraising Chairman - Sean Smatt
Selection Chairman - Robert Steinhoff

Official Committee members - Crystal Clay, Allan Steynor, Kelli Nusum giving 9 in total as per our constitution.

We also have the following Non-official Committee members that will help with the various sub-committees needed.

Chantelle Simmons, Adrian Lathan, Blake Sonnenfeld, LeeAnn Hinton, Sarah D'Alessio, Zayna Osseyran


A good 20+ alumni braved the cold weather to attend the Alumni Event that followed.

Gareth, Josh and Jenne


George, Azelia and Chantelle


Alastair and Rob - our retiring Committee members



Nikkita, Sarah and Kirsty
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

UWC AGM and ALumni Cocktail Event

The AGM is on Tuesday, December 21st at 5:30pm at the Mariner's Club.
There will be an Alumni Cocktail Party afterwards at Mad Hatters.

Here is the Agenda for the AGM:-

· Agenda

o Chairperson’s Report

o Treasurer’s Report

o Election of Officers

o Any Other Business


Officer Roles to be voted in at the AGM

o Chair – Michael Pearman

o Vice Chair

o Treasurer – Kirsty Swart

o Secretary – Rachel Biggs

National Committee Members to be voted in at the AGM – Crystal Clay, George Spurling, Robert Steinhoff, Sean Smatt, Kirsty Swart, Allan Steynor, Michael Pearman, Kelli Nusum, Rachel Biggs.

The following Committees need volunteers from the alumni.
This will be discussed after the AGM.

o Selection Committee – Chairman Robert Steinhoff

o Fundraising Committee – Chairman Sean Smatt

o Networking Committee
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