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The Bahamas United World (UWC) National Committee commemorates their 40th Anniversary with National Patron Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas<\/p>\nThe Bahamas United World (UWC) National Committee commemorates their 40th Anniversary with National Patron Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas<\/p>\n
The year 2012 commemorates the fortieth year of service to The Bahamas and the fiftieth anniversary for United World Colleges International.\u00a0 To celebrate this historic anniversary the National Committee of United World Colleges paid a courtesy call on the Governor General with members of the National Committee and representatives of the alumni and scholar ambassadors for this internationally acclaimed International Baccalaureate Program.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, October 28, 2012 the Second Annual UWC Triathlon will be hosted at the Clifton Heritage Park, New Providence.\u00a0 The events and the rules and other information are available on the web site at www.uwctriathlon.com.\u00a0 This event, along with two others, will complete the 40th year anniversary celebrations of UWC- The Bahamas.<\/p>\n
Nelson Mandela, the UWC Honourary President became committed to UWC as he describes it, \u201c the striking thing about the United World College is that they embrace the entire world across all divides of race, history, culture, wealth, religion, economic status and political belief: they are unique and they are conscious of their responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Bahamas National Committee applauds the vision of Nelson Mandela and supports the UWC mission to educate the whole person.\u00a0 Our mission this is, \u2018to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.\u2019<\/p>\n
This is accomplished through the strategic location of thirteen (13) UWCs on five continents: UWC Mostar-Bosnia, Lester B. Pearson \/ UWC of the Pacific in Canada, UWC Costa Rica, Li Po Chung\/ UWC of Hong Kong, Mahindra – UWC of India, UWC of the Adriatic – Italy, UWC Maasticht \u2013 Holland, Red Cross Nordic \u2013 Norway, UWC of South East Asia \u2013 Singapore, Waterford Kamhlaba \/ UWC of Swaziland, UWC USA New Mexico, Simon Bolivar \u2013 UWC Venezuela, and UWC of the Atlantic \u2013 Wales.<\/p>\n
It is well established that the UWC represents significant opportunities for excellence in academics, tremendous exposure to diversity, and an essential commitment to \u2018giving back\u2019 to the communities and nations and the wider world.<\/p>\n
In the words of Her Majesty Queen Noor, UWC President, \u201cI suspect that no one would argue that UWC\u2019s ideals of peace and international understanding are not as relevant \u2013 perhaps more relevant \u2013 in today\u2019s conflict \u2013 scarred world than when our first College was opened more than<\/p>\n
five decades ago in the aftermath of the Second World War and as an antidote to international conflict.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over the forty years of UWC Bahamas\u2019 history, the National Committee has provided an essential transition for students to move from the standard high school environment to college or university.\u00a0 Students who complete the UWC Programme are eligible for exceptional scholarships to colleges and universities around the world.\u00a0 In particular ninety-five (95) prestigious American colleges and universities can be accessed via the Shelby Davis Foundation which offers UWC graduates full scholarships.\u00a0 UWC students have also attained other scholarships to top universities in Europe, Canada, and other regions.<\/p>\n
We are extremely proud of our scholar-ambassadors who for the past forty years have made historic strides in education, governance, medicine, business, science, and other important spheres of professional endeavor while remaining true to the UWC tenets of giving back and the pursuit of excellence.<\/p>\n
In the words of one of our UWC scholar-ambassadors, \u201cpositive, life-changing experience is the UWC way. It was the best decision I ever made.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over the past four years The Bahamas National Committee has increased scholarships and placements from one or two per year to the current average of eight per year.\u00a0 A brief look at the list of alumni and students is all the proof needed to commit to UWC as a student, parent, teacher or guidance counselor or as a donor.<\/p>\n
For further information and to download the current application form, you can access the UWC Bahamas website at www.bahamas-uwc.org.\u00a0 Deadline for applications is 31 December 2012.<\/p>\n
We welcome your interest in UWC \u2013 The Bahamas, and invite you to contact us with your inquiries, suggestions or donations.<\/p>\n
Caption: (photo courtesy of BIS)
\nBack row left to right: Shawn Forbes (Selection Committee Chair), Barrise Griffin (UWC CR), Peter Henderson (UWC Adriatic, Italy), Shani Pinder (Grad. UWC Canada), Brittany Storr (UWC CR), Paul Ryan (UWC Maastricht NL), Taja Hudson (UWC Canada)
\nFront row: David Sheasby (Treasurer), HE Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes, BJ Clancy-Deveaux (Chair)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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