Application for 2014
The Danish National Committee for UWC
Selection Committee
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Information about the application form and procedure
TO THE APPLICANT:
To be considered as a Danish UWC candidate, you must currently be enrolled in your first year
of studies at a Danish ungdomsuddannelse or the equivalent. You must be a Danish citizen or
live in Denmark with a Danish CPR number. You must have been enrolled in the Danish school
system for the past two years (children of Danish diplomats and students who have been on
exchange for up to one year are exempt from this rule; please contact [email protected] if you are
not sure if you qualify).
This application form is carefully reviewed by the UWC Denmark Selection Committee. The
application will be the basis for an initial short-listing of candidates for the first round of our
selection process. If you are short-listed, you will be invited to attend a day of workshops and
activities in either Aarhus or Copenhagen. Following the first round we will make an additional
short-listing of candidates, who will attend the second round of selection. This second round
consists of a personal conversation with each candidate. After the second round our final
candidates will be chosen. The final candidates are offered a full scholarship to a UWC college.
The selection process is competitive and candidates are chosen based on social as well as
academic merit and potential regardless of religious, social, or ethnic background. The UWC
experience is not right for everyone and the selection process is designed to help the Danish
National Committee select candidates who have a real commitment to the UWC core values as
well as the ability to cope and potential to thrive at a UWC college. The criteria, which the
Danish Selection Committee uses as a basis for their assessment of candidates, are:
Motivation, Cognitive Ability, Communication and Cooperation, Personal Integrity, and
Resilience. In addition, we have a particular focus on potential for personal development in the
candidates.
The number of scholarship students chosen by UWC Denmark is dependent on the funds of the
National Committee. If the Selection Committee is unable to provide funding for the full number
of suited candidates, one or more applicants may be recommended for a self-financed spot at a
UWC college. Securing a self-financed spot at the UWC colleges is not possible without this
recommendation from UWC Denmark.
Please make sure that you and your family read all the information, so that you understand the
basis on which students are selected.
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The administration of the different colleges generally accepts the recommended candidates, but
reserves the right to decide final acceptance or rejection of any candidate.
TO THE PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S):
It is vital that you understand all information regarding UWC and the commitment involved with
the program offered. Information about the selection process can be found on the UWC
Denmark website www.uwc.dk. Information about the IB, individual schools, and their specific
programs and activities can be found on both UWC Denmark’s website and the UWC
International website www.uwc.org.
If your son or daughter is selected as a candidate for a UWC college, they will receive a full
scholarship from UWC Denmark. Parents or guardians of selected candidates will be asked to
make a yearly contribution to UWC Denmark while their son or daughter is away at college. The
size of the contribution will be dependent on financial capability and ranges from DKK 0 to DKK
50 000 per year. The financial background of applicants and their families has no impact on the
selection of the candidate. For more information on this please go to: http://uwc.dk/?id=50.
Parents or guardians are, together with the applicant, responsible for signing this application,
but the decision to apply must above all lay with the applicant her-/himself.
FILLING IN THE FORM
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You (the applicant) must complete Section 1. This section gives us the opportunity to
hear how and why you, in your own words, think that you are right for UWC and that
UWC is right for you.
Your parents must fill in Section 2 to confirm that they support your decision to apply
for a place at UWC and that you have understood all conditions for applying.
You must print and give Section 3 to someone who can provide a reference for you.
It should not be a teacher or a family member, but someone who knows you well and
is older than 18 years of age. This constitutes your community reference.
You must give Section 4 to two teachers who know you well at your former and
current school. This is your school reference.
Each of your references has a word limit of 250 words and must be sent by the
referee directly to UWC Denmark at [email protected].
You must attach a signed and stamped copy of your academic transcript of your final
primary school exams and your most recent grades from high school.
Note that all the sections of the application must be completed in English.
Further documentation is NOT required. If you have further documentation that you
wish the Selection Committee to see, please inquire with regards to pertinence.
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CHECKLIST
Ensure all of these are complete before mailing your application
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Complete section 1 in the application form
Have your parents or guardians fill out and sign section 2
Hand sections 3 and 4 to your referees and ensure that they know how to fill it out
and send it directly to UWC Denmark.
Collect signed and stamped academic transcripts (copies, not the originals)
Attach your academic transcripts to your application
Print two (2) copies of Section 1, Section 2, and your academic transcripts and mail
them to:
UWC Danmark
Vartov/Prøvestenen
Farvergade 27b stuen
1463 København K
Please; do not print the three first pages with instructions or reference pages. Do
not mail this as registered letter.
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Transfer administration fee of 200 DKK to reg. nr. 4180, account nr. 4180393862.
Use full name as reference. If you are unable to pay this fee, please contact the
office.
Compile Section 1, Section 2, and your academic transcripts into a single PDF
document and e-mail to [email protected].
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN: JANUARY 20th 2014
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APPLICATION FORM
SECTION 1
To be completed by the applicant
A. PERSONAL DATA
Surname
Photo
First Name(s)
Age the 1st of
August 2014
Date of birth (dd/mm/yy)
Gender
Citizenship(s)
Country of birth
Country of residence
Home Language
Other Languages
Home Address
Telephone number
E-mail address
B. FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES
10th grade (yes/no)
Exchange abroad (AFS, Rotary, etc.) (yes, [country]/no)
Primary School Grade Average (folkeskolegennemsnit, evt. fra efterskole)
High School Grade Average (gymnasiegennemsnit, latest)
Please state the occasion, where you heard about UWC (please check just ONE)
UWC presentation at school (where?)
Facebook ad
Local newspaper (which?)
Google ad
UWC student or alum (who?)
Poster at your high school
Other (please specify)
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C. PRESENT SCHOOL
Present School
When did you begin at your present school?
(month/year)
Address
Telephone number:
E-mail address:
Principal
D. UWC COLLEGES
Please list the colleges in your order of preference below.
Please note that you are applying to the UWC movement, and NOT to specific colleges, so if you are selected,
the Selection Committee will match you with a college. This list is simply a chance for you to express your
preference.
College
Li Po Chun UWC, Hong Kong
Mahindra UWC of India
UWC Red Cross Nordic, Norway
UWC Adriatic, Italy
UWC of South East Asia, Singapore
UWC USA
UWC Robert Bosch College, Germany
NB
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College
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UWC of the Atlantic, Wales
Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA, Swaziland
Lester B. Pearson UWC of the Pacific, Canada
UWC Costa Rica
UWC Maastricht, The Netherlands
UWC Dilijan, Armenia
The Colleges' academic year runs from end August to May, except at Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA where
the year runs from January to November.
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E. ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
1. Do you regularly take part in any athletic and/or creative activities or spend
significant amounts of time on hobbies outside of school? (Max 50 words)
2. Are you a member of any organizations, committees or councils either in or outside
of school? List activities from the last TWO academic years only. (Max 50 words)
3. Do you have any experience with social service or community work outside of school
settings? If you do not, what would you like to do? (Max 50 words)
4. What is the best aspect of your educational environment? (Max 50 words)
5. What is the most challenging aspect of your educational environment?
(Max 50 words)
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F. MOTIVATION AND REFLECTION
6. What do you feel that you are really good at? Explain why. (Max 50 words)
7. What would you like to get better at? Explain why. (Max 50 words)
8. What opportunities can you get from participating in the UWC experience that you
cannot create for yourself in your present daily life? (Max 50 words)
9. What value can the UWC movement bring to the world, and why is it important?
(Max 100 words)
10. Take one activity that you are engaged in and explain how you feel it relates to the
UWC mission statement. (Max 100 words)
11. Who has been a good role model for you? Explain how. (Max 50 words)
12. Describe a time in your life, when a difficult situation taught you something valuable.
(Max 100 words)
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13. Where do you see yourself in ten years? (Max 50 words)
14. Describe the environment in which you were raised and how it has influenced the
person you are today. Please reflect on your family, home, community, and country
(or countries). (Max 200 words)
15. Pick ONE of the following three topics to write about. (Max 250 words)
1. Discuss a problem that we are currently facing in Denmark. Include possible
solutions in your discussion.
2. You are granted DKK 200 000 from UWC to do a project. What project would you
do, how would you do it, and why would you do this particular project?
3. Identify a field in the global community where important innovative progress is
being made. Describe that progress and explain why you think it is important.
16. Is there anything else about you and your current situation that the National
Committee needs to know about?
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G. SIGNATURE AND COMPLIANCE
I have discussed all aspects of the commitment involved with applying for a scholarship entry to a
UWC college with my parent(s)/guardian(s) and this application has their full approval. Should the
application be successful, I hereby undertake for myself to observe the rules and regulations of the
College made or to be made by the Head and Board. I recognise that the College has the right to
put me on probation or expel me for violation of the College rules and/or behaviour bringing
disrepute or danger on the College or other students/staff.
Signature of Applicant:
Date:
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SECTION 2
To be completed by the applicant’s parent(s) or guardian(s)
Full name of Mother or
Guardian
Citizenship(s)
Occupation
Full name of Father or
Guardian
Citizenship(s)
Occupation
Address
(Mother/Guardian)
E-mail
Telephone
Address (if different)
(Father/Guardian)
E-mail
Telephone
Is there anything of special note that you would like to bring to the attention of the Selection Committee
or the College Head? (A separate letter may be enclosed)
I/we have read the application for scholarship entry to a UWC college made by my/our son/daughter/ward; we have
discussed all aspects of the commitment involved and this application has my/our full approval. I/we understand that
under the terms of the UWC’s scholarship policy parents will be asked to make a financial contribution to the work of the
Danish National Committee, and if my/our son/daughter/ward is accepted, I/we would be willing to discuss a contribution
based on my/our ability to pay. Should the application be successful, I/we hereby undertake for myself/ourselves and for
him/her to observe the rules and regulations of the College made or to be made by the Head and Board. I/we recognise
that the College has the right to exclude my/our son/daughter/ward for violation of the College rules and/or behaviour
bringing disrepute or danger on the College or other students/staff. While my/our son/daughter/ward is in residence at a
UWC college, I/we wish and authorise the College to act as Guardian in my/our place for decisions involving his or her
personal care and welfare.
Signature of Mother/Guardian
Date
Signature of Father/Guardian
Date
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Name of applicant:
Application for 2014
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SECTION 3
To be completed in English and sent to UWC Denmark by the community referee
(e.g. activity leader in sports club, scout group, employer, etc.)
We would be grateful if you would write a brief assessment of the applicant's suitability for attending a UWC college.
Information about UWC and its selection criteria can be found on www.uwc.dk.
To focus your assessment we ask you to pick TWO traits in the list below where the applicant stands
out and TWO where the applicant has room for improvement. Please give details in the written
assessment.
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Ability to empathise
Ability to work with others
Adaptability
Capacity of self-evaluation
Communication Abilities
Concern for others
Courageousness
Creativity
Curiosity
Determination in the face of a challenge
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Energy and level of participation
Humility
Initiative
Maturity and balance
Motivation
Open-mindedness
Openness of personality
Self-confidence
Self-discipline
Written assessment (max 250 words)
For how long have you known the applicant? ___________
Signature:
Date:
Name:
Relation
to the
applicant
Please send this form directly to UWC Denmark using one of the two options below:
1. Fill out the form by hand, scan it, and send it attached to an e-mail to [email protected]
2. Answer the questions directly in an e-mail to [email protected]. Signing the e-mail replaces the signature.
Fill in the subject line of the e-mail with the full name of applicant.
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Name of applicant:
2013 APPLICATION
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SECTION 4.A
To be completed in English and sent to UWC Denmark by the teachers of the applicant’s
school (e.g. one from primary school/boarding school and one from high school (gymnasium))
We would be grateful if you would write a brief assessment of the applicant's suitability for attending a UWC college.
Information about UWC and its selection criteria can be found on www.uwc.dk.
Please include comments on the following:
i. Academic ability - please give information on the applicant's present and/or previous years’ performance
ii. Personality and character.
To focus your assessment we ask you to pick TWO traits in the list below where the applicant stands out
and TWO where the applicant has room for improvement. Please give details in the written assessment.
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Ability to empathise
Ability to work with others
Adaptability
Capacity of self-evaluation
Communication Abilities
Concern for others
Courageousness
Creativity
Curiosity
Determination in the face of a challenge
-
Energy and level of participation
Humility
Initiative
Maturity and balance
Motivation
Open-mindedness
Openness of personality
Self-confidence
Self-discipline
Written reference (max 250 words)
For how long have you known the applicant? ___________
Signature:
Date:
Name:
Relation
to the
applicant
Please send this form directly to UWC Denmark using one of the two options below:
1. Fill out the form by hand, scan it, and send it attached to an e-mail to [email protected]
2. Answer the questions directly in an e-mail to [email protected]. Signing the e-mail replaces the signature.
Fill in the subject line of the e-mail with the full name of applicant.
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Name of applicant:
2013 APPLICATION
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SECTION 4.B
To be completed in English and sent to UWC Denmark by the teachers of the applicant’s
school (e.g. one from primary school/boarding school and one from high school (gymnasium))
We would be grateful if you would write a brief assessment of the applicant's suitability for attending a UWC college.
Information about UWC and its selection criteria can be found on www.uwc.dk.
Please include comments on the following:
iii. Academic ability - please give information on the applicant's present and/or previous years’ performance
iv. Personality and character.
To focus your assessment we ask you to pick TWO traits in the list below where the applicant stands out
and TWO where the applicant has room for improvement. Please give details in the written assessment.
-
Ability to empathise
Ability to work with others
Adaptability
Capacity of self-evaluation
Communication Abilities
Concern for others
Courageousness
Creativity
Curiosity
Determination in the face of a challenge
-
Energy and level of participation
Humility
Initiative
Maturity and balance
Motivation
Open-mindedness
Openness of personality
Self-confidence
Self-discipline
Written reference (max 250 words)
For how long have you known the applicant? ___________
Signature:
Date:
Name:
Relation
to the
applicant
Please send this form directly to UWC Denmark using one of the two options below:
3. Fill out the form by hand, scan it, and send it attached to an e-mail to [email protected]
4. Answer the questions directly in an e-mail to [email protected]. Signing the e-mail replaces the signature.
Fill in the subject line of the e-mail with the full name of applicant.
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