Applications for the EU Scholarship Programme for Cypriot Youth at UWC are now closed! The information listed on this page is purely for general knowledge.
To apply to the scholarships funded under the EU Scholarship Programme for Cypriot Youth at UWC you must meet the eligibility criteria set out below:
1. Age requirement
Applicants must be between 2 August 2008 – 30 August 2010.
2. Educational background
Applicants should be currently enrolled in year 10 or year 11. A strong academic record is important, but we also value a demonstrated commitment to learning and activities beyond the classroom.
3. Residency and nationality
Candidates applying to the EU Scholarship Programme must:
- Be a permanent resident of Cyprus;
- Have at least one of the parent who is of Cypriot nationality;
- Have attended school in Cyprus for at least five years (cumulatively);
If you do not fit this criteria, we might still have opportunities for you. Please see this section.
4. Personal qualities and values
While academic excellence is important, UWC seeks students who exhibit:
- A strong commitment to UWC’s values, including intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and sustainability.
- A desire to make a positive impact in their communities.
- The resilience and adaptability needed for an international and rigorous residential educational experience.
5. Language requirements
UWC schools and colleges primarily use English as the language of instruction. While fluency is not required at the time of application, applicants are advised to attain a basic proficiency in English and demonstrate a willingness to improve their language skills.
Ready to Apply?
If you meet the above criteria and are excited about the UWC experience, we encourage you to begin your application process. To apply, please visit our Application Page.
The deadline for submitting the online application along with the required eligibility documents is Sunday 11 January 2026, by 23.59 hours Cyprus time. Our online portal will be automatically closed for applications after this time.
Required documents
All applicants will be asked to upload the required documents listed below, to prove eligibility, on the online portal for their application to be valid, before the application deadline. The documents can be in English, Turkish or Greek. No translation is required. Please note that if any of the documents are missing at the time you submit your application, this will be considered as ineligible.
- School report/transcript for 2025-2026 academic year, if available at the time of application. If this is not available please upload this document.
- School Report/Transcript for four academic years: 2024-2025, 2023-2024, 2022-2023, 2021-2022.
- Your identity card or your passport.
- One of your parents’ identity card or passport issued by the Republic of Cyprus.
- A recent photograph of yourself.
Please note that if you have attended school abroad you will need to provide evidence proving attendance at schools in Cyprus for a total of 5 years cumulatively. This should include the current academic year.
Please also note that you are only allowed to submit one application per academic year to study at UWC, even if you are eligible to apply via more than one UWC national committee.
General Conditions for All Applicants
- If selected for the second stage of the selection process, applicants must attend the in-person selection workshops and interviews on some or all of the dates below.
- Selection workshops and interviews:
- 14 and 15 February 2026
- 21 and 22 February 2026
- Applicants must complete the health disclosure form as part of the online or written application.
- Selected scholars are responsible for securing insurance coverage for the duration of their stay in the host country. This must include health insurance that covers any serious health or welfare issues that may arise after arrival.
- Scholars are expected to participate in events organised under the EU Scholarship Programme for Cypriot Youth at UWC, such as pre-departure meetings, debriefing sessions, network events, and focus groups.
Scholars will be selected to study at a UWC school college for the period of 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2028.
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