Our impact

Our impact

UWC is about people – students, teachers, alumni, donors, partners, parents, and many more – who are making an impact on the world: from the most glamorous initiatives to the smallest acts of kindness, here are their stories. 

Where education becomes a force for peace and sustainability.

What does that look like in action? At UWC, impact means expanding access to transformative education, building a globally diverse community and empowering young people to lead change in their communities – and beyond.

88,500+

alumni in 180 countries

88%

of IBDP students selected by UWC national committees received financial aid (nearly 2,850 students)

350

Full scholarships awarded annually through Dare to Dream – UWC’s flagship programme that expands access for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

At UWC, we measure our impact by:

  • Expanding access to transformative education through our schools and short courses
  • Ensuring global diversity across our student body
  • Empowering alumni to live UWC values and lead positive change.

This work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors, funders and partners.

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12,000+

students enrolled at UWC schools and colleges

830

participants aged 13–58 took part in UWC short courses, with 60% receiving scholarships

68%

of alumni say UWC significantly influenced their career or personal path.

Our impact reports

Each year, we share stories and data that reflect how UWC’s mission makes a difference across the world.

2023 Annual review
2024 Impact report
2025
Read our impact stories