07 Feb Scholars for Peace
Sponsored world-class education for gifted young people from conflict-affected regions
WHAT IS THE SCHOLARS FOR PEACE PROGRAMME?
Scholars for Peace initiative enables students from fragile states or conflict-affected regions to join our international community and receive education in Woodstock school. Scholars for Peace provides financial support to deserving students who strive for high achievements but have limited opportunities due to the situation in their country. This financial aid can cover 100% of school fees as well as some other expenses in Woodstock. If you feel that you, or someone that you know, can qualify for this programme, please make a recommendation using the sidebar on the right.
At the heart of Woodstock School’s philosophy is a commitment to global mindedness and peace. The Scholars for Peace programme aims to provide gifted young people from conflict-affected regions with opportunities they would not otherwise be able to access. Students at Woodstock have always had the privilege of learning alongside students who come from a diversity of ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Scholars for Peace programme ensures that a Woodstock education includes living and learning alongside peers who, because of their personal experience, have a commitment to end conflict at all levels of society.
Over the last decade, Woodstock has hosted a few dozen Scholars for Peace students from Syria, Palestine, Somaliland, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Egypt, Ghana, Yemen, Ukraine, Myanmar, Nigeria and Kenya. Currently, Woodstock welcomes applications from students from any regions which are affected by war, violence, fragile states or oppressive regimes.
As members of the school community, the Scholars for Peace bring inestimable value and perspective to life and learning on the Woodstock hillside.
Over the years of its existence, the SPF scholars have made invaluable contributions to our campus community, taking part in student government, music, art, outdoor education, sport leadership and community service. As Woodstock School alumni, they have gone on to achieve academic success and serve as examples of global citizens working towards a better world. Examples?
SFP students continue Woodstock School’s longstanding traditions of providing refuge to those impacted by conflict, developing global citizens, and helping our community go beyond stereotypes to truly understand differences. Seeing the diversity of culture and experiences also help individual to process their own often complex identities.
The following spoken word performance by Woodstock 2020 alumni Syma (Jharkhand), Muzhgan (SFP – Afghanistan), and Tala (SFP – Syria) tackles how widespread conceptions about a country based on stories of violence and hatred can eclipse all that make the country beautiful – its culture, its nature, and its people – everyday people who continue amidst conflict, are engaged in conflict, and struggle with their situations.
To find out more about our Scholars for Peace programme please email admissions@woodstock.ac.in.
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