Applying from Hong Kong

There are two methods of entry available for Hong Kong students:

Scholarship entry

Are you Hong Kong permanent resident? Are you about to commence your final two years of secondary school?  Do you:

• enjoy learning about new things and solving problems?
• have at least one strong extra curricular interest?
• have a concern for the environment and other international or political issues?
• want to learn more about the world and in particular cultures other than your own?
• want to develop an independent and pro-active approach to life?

If you have answered yes to all the above, you are eligible to apply for one of the approximately 60 scholarships offered each year to study at one of the residential United World Colleges, which are situated in Bosnia, Canada, Costa Rica, India, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Swaziland, UK and USA, and of course, here in Hong Kong. (Please note that some overseas UWCs have a minimum age requirement of 16 years).

The United World Colleges bring together students on scholarship from all round the world for an intensive and rigorous two year pre-university programme, the International Baccalaureate, which provides entry to all the top universities in the world including Hong Kong.

A considerable number of scholarships are available for Hong Kong students to study at the various United World Colleges. To apply, three parts of an application are needed:

1. On-line Application Form – to be completed by applicant, click HERE.
2. Form P – to be completed by parents, download HERE.
3. Form S – to be completed by your current school’s Principal, download HERE.

Scholarship application deadline is Tuesday 6 December 2011.  Late applications will not be considered.

Fee-paying entry directly to the College

The full fee for 2012/2013 will be HK$206,000* (provisional), but fees for 2013/2014 are yet to be determined. This figure includes all tuition and residential (boarding and food) costs, books, stationery and IB examination entry fees. However air fares, pocket money and private medical care are not included. Entry by this route is subject to the approval of the relevant National Committee. Only a few fee-paying places are usually available annually depending on availability of places, and normal selection criteria apply.

To apply, three parts of an application are needed:

1. On-line Application Form – to be completed by applicant, click HERE.
2. Form P – to be completed by parents, download HERE.
3. Form S – to be completed by your current school’s Principal, download HERE.

It is recommended that you submit your application by Tuesday 6 December 2011 as late applications can be considered only if unexpected late places become available.

* estimation only, subject to change and subsequent approval from the Education Bureau of Hong Kong.

This page was last updated on December 12, 2011.