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Do you want to live the UWC ideal after you graduate, but don't have the money to do it?

Go on...Apply today and start your journey to make a difference

In order to apply, you must 1) complete the form below and 2) include your PDF Project Proposal document.  Before you apply using this 2-step process below, have you:

  1. Checked you meet the project criteria?
  2. Understood how the projects will be assessed?
  3. Completed all sections required? Check out how to write your proposal
  4. Created a PDF of your project proposal? 

Got all that? Great, then let's begin!

Please note – application deadline date:
Unless you are a student at UWC Waterford, applications for 2026 Awards are now closed. The deadline was 31st January and as such applications from students from UWC colleges (not Waterford) will not be considered.
Waterford has a different academic timetable and as such has a slightly different deadline.

    1. Pre-Application

    To apply for a GoMakeADifference award, you need to prepare a Project Proposal in our specified format, as well as meeting our criteria, as outlined above.

    You MUST agree to the following before proceeding:

    2. Online Application Form

    • (Choose a formal title for your project - keep it short and memorable)

    • (In no more than 20 words, give an outline of what the project is about)

    • (Please note: If 'Yes', unfortunately your application is unlikely to be considered. GoMakeADifference was established to provide a catalyst opportunity for students to live the values of UWC when leaving their college, or during their vacation periods.)

    • (If your Project is remote or online, please put 'Not applicable' or 'N/A')

    • (Those who will be delivering the project)

    • (Please confirm the total cost of your Project as outlined in Section C of your project proposal. GoMakeADifference awards are up to a maximum of $2,000. Students can also apply for less than $2,000. If your Project requires funding in excess of $2,000, please ensure your project proposal explains how you will meet the shortfall).

    3. Project Leaders

    Project Leader 1

    • (Please note: If 'No', unfortunately your application is unlikely to be considered. The award is only available to UWC students, to enable them to live the values of UWC and to make a difference. Whilst the project can be supported by any student from UWC, projects must be led by either a 1st or 2nd year student studying for their IBDP at any UWC school or college.)

    4. Add Project Proposal & Send

    In order to complete your application for a GoMakeADifference grant, you must attach a Project Proposal PDF document consisting of the following sections A-F and preferably also section G.

    Applicants are to submit sections A-F as one coherent document. The document must include:

    • Section A - Introduction (with title page and contents)

    • Section B - Project details

    • Section C - Project action plan (with budget and timescales)

    • Section D - Proposal rationale

    • Section E - Project team Members (about you and the team)

    • Section F - Safety statement and risk awareness

    The document must be uploaded in a PDF format and must include a word count as relevant.

    • For clarification of what must be covered in these sections please review the Writing Your Proposal guidelines.
      The file size must be no larger than 20MB.
      Use section G (below) for videos – do not upload a video file here.

    • A link to your video on YouTube, Google Drive, etc.

    Testimonials

    The people who succeed in these hard times are those who are not afraid to fail. Go MAD made us realize our potential.

    — Plant a Tree, Nepal, 2011