The United World Colleges (Cayman Islands) National Foundation (CIUWC) is happy to announce the donation of CI$1,000 from the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central toward its scholarship programme. The donation was made last month at the Music Showcase, held at the Crescent in Camana Bay.

CIUWC was given a booth to promote awareness of the scholarship programme and to raise funds for a current student’s project to provide running water at a pre-school in Swaziland.

Fiona Moseley, current President of Rotary Central, stated that for the 2011-2012 period, Rotary International has issued a thematic guideline for Rotarian efforts under the focus of “Reach within to embrace humanity.” As such, Rotary Central has committed to assisting young Caymanians in their endeavours to broaden their horizons and further their education. Moseley said, “The UWC programme is an ideal partner to carry out this endeavour as its mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’ ties in so well to the goals for Rotary central.”

Tara Rivers, newly elected Chairperson for CIUWC, welcomed the donation. “We really appreciate the support shown by Rotary Central,” she stated, “and in particular we are duly pleased that another service organisation recognises the value of CIUWC’s contributions to the local community.” Rivers’ sentiments were echoed by Moseley, who further encouraged other organisations and individuals to support CIUWC’s programme. “We hope this donation to CIUWC will act as a catalyst to other community-minded citizens and leaders to help our young Caymanians to explore other cultures, gain understand on a global level and step up to the challenge to learn more and become leaders themselves,” Moseley added.

CIUWC is a charitable organisation that provides full scholarship for local students to attend one of 13 UWCs worldwide. The selected students participate in a rigorous two-year academic programme incorporating coursework, community service, a major research project as well as creative and physical activities. The UWC movement was founded in 1962 by educationalist Kurt Hahn, who also established the notable Outward Bound programme.  To date, CIUWC has provided scholarship to over 60 Caymanian students, many of whom have gone on to hold leadership positions in both the public and private sector.

CIUWC relies on corporate and private funding to provide for its scholarship programme. Companies, organisations and individuals interesting in making a donation are invited to contact CIUWC at [email protected] for more information.