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The United World College Scholarship

Purpose

  • To attract academically talented world citizens from the United World College environment to the University of Florida's freshman population. To qualify, a student must have graduated from one of the United World Colleges.

Scholarship Details

  • Each scholarship will be awarded for up to eight semesters, or until graduation.
  • The scholarship is limited to non-US citizens who currently are UWC students.
    • Estimated Annual Cost of UF Attendance$31,150
    UWC Scholarship Value Per Academic Year$27,650
    Optional Part-Time Employment(F-1 Visa) Available$  3,600
    Total UWC Scholarship Value with Employment$31,250

Additional Benefits

UWCS Application Information

  • Apply for admission by December. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a space-available basis only. Complete applications must include transcripts, SAT I or ACT test scores, application essays and evidence of community involvement, leadership, special talents and international citizenship.

The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization of North America's 62 preeminent graduate research schools. UF is a leader in the recruitment of IB diploma holders and National Merit Scholars.

The Davis Foundation has designated the University of Florida as one of 71 U.S. institutions where UWC students can study and be eligible for the $20,000 Davis Grant, depending on exhibited financial need. This grant supports need-based scholarships. UF is one of only three public institutions to be included in the Davis Scholarship program, and is the only institution in Florida so named.

UF offers a diverse university community with a strong academic and research identity. UF offers more than 100 undergraduate degree programs, almost 200 graduate degree programs and five professional degree programs. Please refer to this website for complete admission information.

All UWCS applicants must also complete the Headmaster Recommendation form.

Additional UWCS information is available from program director Bill Kolb at bkolb@ufl.edu.