2025 – 2027 Scholars Send Off
We are delighted to announce our new 2025 – 2027 scholars, who we recently celebrated at our UWC Ireland 2025 Scholars Send Off at Charlotte Quay in Dublin.
Our three 2025 scholars were chosen for their passion for socio-economic change and strong academic performance. These recipients will now embark on a transformative journey to complete the two-year International Baccalaureate programme, designed to expand their global perspective and foster lifelong learning.
Eoghan (17) from Dublin, Co. Dublin, will attend UWC Maastricht in the Netherlands; Cara (17) from Listowel, Co. Kerry, will travel to UWC East Africa in Tanzania; and Rowan from New Ross, Co. Wexford (16) will attend UWC Mostar in Bosnia. While Eoghan was unable to attend on the day, we were delighted to welcome his parents, as well as the families, friends and UWC alumni to join in the celebration on the day.
These scholarships were enabled by the generosity of the schools and donations from philanthropists such as Shelby Davis and to date, UWC Ireland has supported over 180 students through the UWC scholarship programme, fostering ambitious young minds at diverse international campuses.
The ethos of UWC is to make education a force to unite people, nations, and cultures for a peaceful and sustainable future, with Irish graduates of the programme going on to hold senior positions in the Department of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations.
Aisling Hassell, Chair of UWC Ireland, spoke during the event about the pressing need for the UWC movement and its ideals: “The ideals of global peace and sustainability that were at the heart of why Kurt Hahn founded the first UWC school in 1962 are now more important than ever. As a National Committee we are delighted to send these three changemakers off on their UWC journey and to bring those ideals forward to the future.”
Commenting on the four scholars commencing their new academic journey, Secretary of UWC Ireland, Paul Hart said: “We are excited for the opportunities that Cara, Eoghan and Rowan have to reshape their communities, experience challenge and growth, and experience a truly transformative educational experience. In a world divided by borders and beliefs, UWC reminds us that shared learning can build bridges that politics cannot.”
Congratulations again to Cara, Eoghan and Rowan, and thank you to Conor Bereen for hosting us at his restaurant, Charlotte Quay and Daniel Anderson for the photography on the day.
Applications for the 2026-28 programme will open in November. Eligible students aged 15 to 17 years old who have completed their Junior Certificates are encouraged to apply.
