Davis United World College Scholars Program

04/14/2026

The Davis UWC Scholars Program is the largest international scholarship for undergraduates in the world. We support over 4,600 scholars from 163 countries at 106 partner schools. We invite you to review our 2026 Uniting The World annual report.

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03/25/2026

From Waterford Kamhlaba UWC of Southern Africa to !

For Tracey, the journey from UWC led her to a campus that perfectly mirrors the values of her global education. By choosing a liberal arts environment, she’s been able to explore a wide range of subjects and even design her own major to fit her unique goals. 📚🎨

Moving from a community of 600 to 1,800 students, Tracey found the “sweet spot”—a tight-knit, small-campus feel with all the access and opportunities of a major city nearby. Plus, joining the Work-Study program has allowed her to dive even deeper into her college experience.

We love seeing our scholars find their perfect “home away from home”!

03/31/2025

We are pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Davis UWC Scholars Program Annual Report, highlighting the continued growth and global impact of our scholars and alumni.

This year’s report underscores our commitment to expanding educational opportunities and fostering leadership worldwide. Key highlights include:
- 4,509 scholars enrolled across 106 partner colleges and universities
- 14% increase in scholarship support
- Alumni making a difference in 164 countries
- Over 60% engaged in leadership and social impact initiatives

These figures reflect the dedication of our scholars, the support of our partner institutions, and the generosity of those who invest in this mission. We invite you to explore the full report and see how education continues to be a powerful force for global change.

Read the full report here:

05/24/2024

Our co-founder Phil Geier was awarded an honor degree by St. Olaf College at this year’s Honors Day Convocation. Geier was on hand to receive the degree and deliver remarks.

05/15/2024

Connecticut College senior Sophie Demaisy ’24 (Canada, Pearson UWC) will travel to Costa Rica, Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, and Indonesia to explore sustainable agriculture through coffee production.

Read about Sophie at the link below!

Connecticut College senior Sophie Demaisy ’24 (Canada, Pearson UWC) will travel to Costa Rica, Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, and Indonesia to explore sustainable agriculture through coffee production.

01/24/2024

Congratulations, OU!!!

For the 10th time in the past 11 years, the University of Oklahoma has been awarded the Davis Cup in recognition of its enrollment of Davis United World College international freshmen, with a record 87 Davis UWC Scholars in . ☝️

Read more: https://link.ou.edu/3SsVZ8N

09/27/2023

Welcome Sarah Lawrence Davis UWC Scholars!!!

09/21/2023

Wishing all Davis UWC Scholars a Happy UWC Day!!!

09/15/2023

Our co-founder Phil Geier recently spoke with Cincinnati Country Day School, his high school alma mater, about the transformational experience he had as a student.

Check out this wonderful article at the link below!

Phil Geier `66 is one of our country’s preeminent leaders in international education, and his vision for the 21st century led to the creation of what has since become the largest privately funded international scholarship program in the world—the Davis United World College Scholars Program.

08/16/2023

At the UWC's 60th-anniversary gala in New York City in May, our co-founder, Shelby Davis, and his wife Gale, were honored with an award for Peace and Sustainability in Education.

Shelby and Gale sat down for an interview in advance of receiving that award. Check out highlights from that interview below! Has anyone else out there visited all 18 UWC campuses?!?

Presented during the 2023 UWC International New York Gala, the ‘UWC Awards for Peace and Sustainability in Education’ recognise the extraordinary individuals...

03/31/2023

Pattan Sandy Bockarie, a Davis UWC Scholar and second-year computer engineering student at Northwestern University, aims to help close the digital divide in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Read the story below to learn more about his efforts!

Through the Clinton Global Initiative University, computer engineering student Pattan Sandy Bockarie aims to develop a coding curriculum in Krio for senior secondary students in Sierra Leone.