UWC Palestine National Committee, United World Colleges (UWC) · Application cycle 2027/2028
UWC Palestine Scholarships for the IB Diploma at United World Colleges (UWC)
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About this scholarship
Places at United World Colleges (UWC) schools for Palestinian secondary school students, for the two-year IB Diploma in English. The UWC Palestine committee selects and nominates the students, and the scholarship coverage is set for each student by need.
Funding type
Covers: in most cases tuition, accommodation and core living expenses. Does not cover: travel costs and pocket money, where the financial assessment shows the family can pay for them. A family that cannot pay may ask for extra support and send documents. Coverage is set for each student after a financial needs assessment by the national committee and the receiving school. Families will not be asked to pay more than they would pay for their child's education at home. The number of scholarships is not stated.
- Tuition fees
- Not specified
- Living costs
- Not specified
- Travel
- Not specified
- Insurance
- Not specified
Eligibility requirements
- Nationalities
- Listed nationalities only — Palestinian Territories
- Residence condition
- No residence condition
Holds Palestinian nationality. Dual nationals can apply if one nationality is Palestinian Lives in Palestine, or lives abroad and holds a valid Palestinian passport, travel document or other proof of Palestinian nationality Born between 1 September 2009 and 1 September 2011. No exceptions In a public, private, UNRWA or other official school Good academic results and the potential to complete the IB Diploma. Applicants with an average below 90% can still apply and add a short paragraph about their circumstances Active in extracurricular activities or community service Palestinian roots alone are not enough. If you have lived all your life in another country, the committee advises applying through that country's committee One application only, through one national committee
- Minimum grade
- Not stated
- Work experience asked for
- Not stated
- Return condition
- Return condition not stated
- How to apply
- Straight to the provider
Language requirements and exemptions
Language test not mentioned
The page does not mention a language test. The IB Diploma at UWC schools is taught in English. You can write the application in Arabic or English, and language is not a selection criterion. Interviews are in Arabic and/or English.
University admission details
Admission included in application?University admissionA university’s offer of a place in a program. University admission and scholarship funding may be separate decisions.
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The application page states that it opens on 2 October 2026 and closes on 30 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Central European Time. The committee's page says the application opens on 1 October. Selection has two stages. Independent reviewers assess the application, then shortlisted applicants are interviewed online. The committee nominates successful students to a UWC school. You can accept or decline the nomination, but you cannot ask to change the school. The school makes the final decision. A declined place goes to a student on the waiting list. Every applicant is told the result by email and/or WhatsApp. The committee does not give individual feedback. If a document is missing because of displacement, lost records or movement limits, say so in the application. A missing document does not automatically disqualify you. The committee's page says an unexpired passport is the most important document to upload. The application page lists an ID, passport or travel document. The committee says answers must be in your own words, and applications that use AI to generate answers may be disqualified. The page calls this round 2026/2027 and does not state when the courses start.
Required documents
Completed application form with the essays Birth certificate Valid Palestinian ID, passport or travel document School reports for grades 8 and 9, and grade 10 if you are in grade 11 School letter, signed and dated General reference letter, signed and dated Signed permission from a parent or legal guardian Any extra supporting documents
Application steps
Check that you meet the age, nationality and residence rules. Create an account, fill in the form and write the essays at apply.uwc.org/prog/palestine. Ask for the school letter and the reference letter, and upload all documents. Apply before 11:59 pm Central European Time on 30 November 2026. If you are shortlisted, watch your email and WhatsApp for the interview date.
Requirement checklist
Application form and essays Required
You fill it in online on the UWC site and write the essays in Arabic or English.
Birth certificate and ID or passport Required
A copy of your birth certificate, and a copy of a valid Palestinian ID, passport or travel document.
School reports Required
For grades 8 and 9, and for grade 10 too if you are in grade 11.
School letter and reference letter Required
The school letter is written by your principal or a teacher. The reference letter is written by a teacher, supervisor or mentor who knows you well. Both must be signed and dated and give contact details.
Parent or guardian permission Required
Signed permission from a parent or legal guardian.
Interview Conditional?Conditional offerAn offer that requires specified conditions, such as a language result or graduation document, before admission becomes final.
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If you are shortlisted, there is an online interview in Arabic and/or English.
Scholarship contacts
UWC Palestine National Committee: [email protected]
Universities and contacts
United World Colleges (UWC)
United Kingdom
No official contact email published