[National Committee Clarification] Dear applicants, we wish to bring your attention to a correction in the age requirement, which was previously stated as "Students need to be born between April 01, 2009 to September 01, 2011" is now corrected to March 01, 2009 to September 01, 2011. This means applicants will need to be no more than 18 years and 6 months and 0 days by 01 September 2027. Thank you and hope this clarifies your concerns.

EXCITING NEWS! APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!! UWC Ethiopia is pleased to announce the opening of the UWC Application for 2027-2029. Application Deadline: Monday, 30th November 2026! Application link: https://apply.uwc.org/prog/nc_ethiopia_2027 Applicant eligibility requirements: Must be in grades 10th or 11th at the time of application. Must be aged 16- 18.5 years by September 01, 2027. (Applicants must have been born between March 01,2009, and September 01, 2011, inclusive). Please attach your government-issued ID, preferably a FAYDA ID, to the application. Excellent academic standing (Average scores of 80% and above or equivalent) Demonstrate exceptional leadership, community involvement, and active participation in extracurricular pursuits. Demonstrate strong proficiency in the English language. Be an Ethiopian citizen or permanent resident. Good luck!