Ukraine Global Scholars — Preparation for admission to leading international schools and universities
Free programme for Ukrainian teenagers in grades 9–10: preparing for admission to top international boarding schools and universities with full scholarships. Three-stage selection: application with essay, online English and maths tests, Zoom interview. For low-income Ukrainians who commit to returning to Ukraine.
- Age
- 14–18 yrs
- Cost
- Free — Безкоштовна програма. УГС розглядає кандидатів з сімей з середньорічним доходом менше $35K.
- Apply by
- 28 February 2027
- Format
- Online
- Where
- Online
- Organiser
- Ukraine Global Scholars
Who can apply
- Age 14–18 yrs
- Low income
Preparation programme for admission to leading international schools and universities
Free programme for Ukrainian teenagers in grades 9–10 (students in grades 8–11 and 18-year-old graduates may also apply):
Goal: preparing for admission to top international boarding schools and universities with full scholarships.
Selected annually: ~45 students (5–7% acceptance rate).
Eligibility criteria
- Ukrainian citizenship
- Commitment to return to Ukraine after completing your bachelor's degree and work here for at least 5 years (contract with UGS)
- Summer internships in Ukraine
- Study at a Ukrainian school (grades 8–11) or under 18 without attending a Ukrainian university
- High GPA and excellent English
- Significant achievements in academics or extracurricular activities
- Passion for one or several subjects
- Family income below $35K per year
- Motivation to study at leading institutions worldwide
Selection process (3 stages)
Stage 1: Online application with biographical information, school transcripts, detailed and short essays, and additional materials (portfolio).
Stage 2: Online tests in English and maths (similar to SAT and Duolingo English Test). Top 25% of test results move to stage 3.
Stage 3: 2–3 Zoom interviews, 30 minutes each, with members of the admissions committee.
Application deadline: 28 February, 23:59 Kyiv time. We recommend starting your application 2–3 weeks before the deadline.
Key requirements: strong spoken English, good grades, involvement in extracurricular activities, contribution to local communities.