Successful candidates will typically be Singaporean citizens or Permanent Residents aged between 16 to 18 in Secondary 4/5 or JC/Polytechnic Year 1 (or equivalent) and demonstrate the following qualities:

• Intellectual curiosity and good academic standing, which indicate an ability to cope with the rigorous IB programme
• A generally high degree of self-awareness and emotional maturity
• Generally independent-minded
• Willingness to befriend and learn from people whose ideas, beliefs and cultural backgrounds may be very different to their own
• The ability to actively participate in and to contribute to college life (relevant qualities include commitment to service, open-mindedness, enthusiasm, balance, adaptability, emotional resilience, etc.)
• Clear articulation of one’s values and viewpoints
• A track record of active and lived commitment to the UWC values and beliefs within the candidate's abilities and opportunities

UWC Values

• International and intercultural understanding
• Celebration of difference
• Personal responsibility and integrity
• Mutual responsibility and respect
• Compassion and service
• Respect for the environment
• A sense of idealism
• Personal challenge
• Action and personal example