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How will projects be assessed?

All projects are assessed on two main areas. Project leaders should consider these when developing project plans.

1. The Level of Personal Development

• PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND CREATIVITY
  Rewarding original thought in the concept and delivery of the project. The more creative and innovative, the more likely to be successful - don't merely copy projects delivered in the past. Projects demonstrating a level of sustainability, peace and social justice are more likely to be successful.
• PERSONAL CHALLENGE
  Rewarding projects where applicants are pushing themselves outside their comfort zone.
• PERSONAL COMMITMENT
  Rewarding commitment to successful project delivery. How much passion, time, effort and understanding have they displayed?
• PERSONAL ENHANCEMENT
  Covering how much the team (or person) is likely to develop in implementing this project. What they will learn with regards to attitudes and skills.

2. The Level of Benefit the Project Delivers

• SUSTAINABILITY
  Rewarding projects with an enduring beneficial difference such as physical facilities, processes or changes in peoples' attitudes. Once you and the team have left the project location, how sustainable will your project have been? Are the activities you propose to deliver likely to last?
• IMPACT
  How much impact, in a UWC sense, is being delivered?
• VALUE FOR MONEY
  How deep is the need being addressed?
• PROBABILITY OF SUCCESS
  This should include the teams' capabilities, the quality and detail in the project plan (demonstrating timeline and preparation), and the confidence they give to deliver the project. Safety is crucial, so all projects must demonstrate they can be delivered safely with no risk to anyone. We shall be seeking assurances from your teachers, parents or other relevant people.

Ready to pull your project together? Read our detailed guide for Your Project Proposal to help you before applying!

Testimonials

If you are doing something you are really passionate about, obstacles cannot stop you. They only indicate you more ways to achieve your goals.

— Love-Kendy Jourdan, Youth Haitian Empowerment Exchange Program (2022)