The Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) is a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, that has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States. You are invited to apply for the WMI Scholars Program for developing-country students.
This Scholarship is typically granted for the duration of the program; however, recipients must maintain good grades, participate in community service, and meet WMI deadlines for submitting an official copy of school/course grades and completing the semester report.
Brief Description
- Type: Undergraduate
- Organisation: Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI)
- Course to study: Not specified
- Gender: Men and Women
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
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About the Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI)
Wells Mountain Initiative works to create social change through education and community building by providing student scholarships and skills training to bright young people in developing countries, thereby creating a network of grassroots leaders who are catalyzing community transformation.
Scholarship Benefit
- Scholarship covers tuition fee, school fees and related expenses
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Eligibility Criteria
- Have successfully completed a secondary education, with good to excellent grades
- Is 35 or under on March 1, 2023
- Will be studying in his or her country or another country in the developing world*
- Is pursuing his or her first bachelor’s degree or diploma
- Will be enrolled in a program of study that will benefit the community and/or contribute to the continued growth and advancement of his or her home country
- Plans to live and work in his or her own country after graduation
- Has demonstrated his or her commitment to giving back and has volunteered prior to applying
- May have some other funds available for his or her education, but will not be able to go to pursue his or her tertiary degree without financial assistance
Documents Required for Application
- Clear personal photo
- Essay (topic is stated on application form)
- 2023 application form
- Personal essay statement
- Two recommendation letters
- Official transcript of grades from secondary school
- Official grading key to interpret secondary school grades
- Official transcript of grades from tertiary studies (if applicable)
- Official grading key to interpret tertiary grades
- Official results from your national exam
- Official grading key to interpret scores on your national exam
How to apply
You can apply for this scholarship either online or by mailing a completed application packet to the office.
- You must apply online by visiting the application portal and creating a free account (username and password), filling out information, and uploading documents. It is strongly advised that you apply online because you will be able to save your work and return to it multiple times. You will also ensure that your application will be received and reviewed once it is submitted online. If you have any questions, please email info@wellsmountaininitiative.org.
- Mail-in: You must print the 2023 application form (which will be available on December 1, 2022), and it is your responsibility to clearly complete it and attach all required supporting documents before mailing it.
For more details, visit WMI website
Application Deadline
March 1, 2023
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