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.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Walk the Walk

Charity 5K Walk
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Botanical Gardens
Sign in at the central car park.

You pay $25 and $20 will be donated to the charity of your choice. The other $5 will go to support www.VOLUNTEER.bm, Bermuda’s ONLY volunteer recruitment website.

Put UWC Bermuda in the Local Charity to receive donation line.
Bermuda Registered Charity 346

Download the flyer and registration form.

Invite family and friends to join you in raising funds for UWC Bermuda.
Hope to see many alumni there and wear your UWC T-shirts if you have them.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

UWC Open House

An informal session for potential applicants and their parents to find out about United World Colleges and the Bermuda Committee application process.
Jan 21, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The ACE Tempest Re Building, 30 Woodbourne Ave, Hamilton

Application forms will be available at the Open House.

Email UWCbermuda@gmail.com for more information
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010



Teenagers Kiara Baxter and Blake Sonnenfeld embarked on an adventure of a lifetime this year when they signed up for school on the other side of the world.

They are both halfway through a year-long exchange, which was organized by the United World College Bermuda National Committee.

http://www.bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=9&SubSectionID=230&ArticleID=44127&TM=40295.13
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Monday, December 7, 2009

Alumni Cocktail Party

Kelli signing up!
Chris and Alastair

Michelle and Helena












December 30th, 2009
5:30 to 7:30pm

Mad Hatters.

Beer, wine and snacks provided by the UWC Bermuda Committee
A fun time was had by all who attended.


Judy and Rachel
Photos courtesy of Vanessa Henderson
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Thursday, December 3, 2009

AC 86-88

One of my fellow students at Atlantic College from 1986-1988 posted this on his Facebook page.

"I value life, friendship and equality. I treat others the way I want to be treated, with respect, understanding, love and kindness. I am optimistic most of the time, support peace and hate violence, and wish to live in a better world".

His name is Khalid and he is the Omani ambassador to the UK.
UWC does make a difference :)
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

The UWC Bermuda 2009 Selection

Kiara Baxter (Berkeley Institute) was selected after the informal and formal selection activities in March. Kiara will be the first Bermudian student to attend UWCCR in Santa Ana, Costa Rica.

http://www.uwccr.com/home.php

Please welcome our newest alumni.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

UWC scholarship informal session

The UWC Committee is holding interviews for the UWC college scholarship. This year we decided to hold an informal session so the scholarship committee can evaluate the potential candidates. This informal session is with Outward Bound Bermuda. This is being held on Saturday March, 28th leaving at 9am (leaving the dock in St. George’s) until about 3pm.
For more information please email UWCbermudaselection@gmail.com
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