UWC Syria National Committee 2025 Fundraising Campaign
UWC Syria is raising money for The United World Colleges (International) Ltd
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Help Syrian Scholars Reach their UWC Schools
Every year, the Syrian National Committee of UWC (United World Colleges) nominates exceptional students to earn full scholarships to study the 2-year IB program at prestigious UWC schools. This year, two of our selected students are at risk of having their journeys ending before they begin.
While their tuition and boarding are fully covered by the scholarships, the students are still facing essential additional costs such as visa and passport fees, airfare, health insurance, and modest pocket money to meet their daily needs during their time abroad. For families in Syria, where economic collapse and displacement are the norm, these costs are completely out of reach.
Our Ask
We need your help! We are urgently fundraising USD $10,000 to ensure these students can reach their schools and access the scholarships they have earned. They’ve worked hard, overcame unimaginable odds and persevered through extraordinary challenges, and won life-changing opportunities. What stands in the way of their dreams are these non-negotiable expenses.
Your Impact
UWC is more than just a school. It’s a global education movement that brings together young people from different nations and cultures to live, learn, and lead together in the pursuit of peace and a sustainable future. For these students, UWC isn’t just an academic pursuit — it’s a rare opportunity at becoming change-makers of the future, leading with purpose and making a lasting impact.
“Going to UWC is a great opportunity to grow, develop, and increase my knowledge about this world.” - Rida, 17, received admission to UWC East Africa, Tanzania
“UWC is more than just a school to me, it's a life-changing opportunity to satisfy my curiosity about the world around me, follow my dreams, and build the future I wish for.” - Zia, 16, received admission to UWC Mahindra College, India
$50 - Covers visa fees for one student
$150 - Covers resident permit fees for one student
$500 - Covers pocket money for one semester for one student
$800 - The cost of a laptop for one student
$700 - Covers one way ticket to UWC East Africa, Tanzania
$1,500 - Covers round trip from Syria to UWC East Africa, Tanzania
$400 - Covers one way ticket to UWC Mahindra College, India
$950 - Covers round trip from Syria to UWC Mahindra College, India
* Every cent you donate goes directly to the students to cover their additional fees.
Make a Donation
Rida and Zia need your support in removing these financial barriers. Help them reach their UWC schools. We can’t do it alone.
We believe in education as a force to unite people for peace, justice, and equity—and so do these students. Your contribution grants them an equitable opportunity at that future.