WorldWideStudies
WorldWideStudies
The WorldWideStudies (WWS) scholarship programme helps the best and brightest Ukrainian students make their dreams come true. WWS for the first time systematically provides access to the world's best universities for Ukrainian young people regardless of their financial background. WWS supports talented Ukrainian students and young professionals in getting world-class higher education.
The program encourages Ukrainians to study abroad for a get a Master’s degree abroad at one of the world’s 200 best universities (based on the 200 Top Universities rankings of The Times Higher Education and QS). After receiving their degree, WWS scholars are expected to work for a minimum of 5 years in Ukraine in their chosen fields.
Scholarships are awarded in four fields that are crucial for the development of Ukraine: Agriculture; the environment and ecology; law; and public administration. Grants are to be used primarily to cover university tuition fees, books and medical insurance. The amount is determined individually on the basis of need and merit. On average, grants cover up to 60% of the total amount required.
Participants are selected by an independent commission selection panel on the basis of an open and nationwide competition. Candidates choose a university and apply independently, and become eligible for a scholarship if they are accepted. 17 young Ukrainians became WorldWideStudies scholarship holders in 2010, 19 students got grants in 2011.
Victor Pinchuk announced the start of WWS at the Clinton Global Initiative’s 2008 Annual Meeting.
