Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Scholars Program 2023

Deadline: March 1, 2023

WMI works to create social change through education and community building by providing bright young people in the developing world with student scholarships and skills training and building a network of grassroots leaders who are catalyzing community transformation. Each year WMI provides support to students as they pursue various educational objectives. Support is provided for post-secondary school (university, polytechnic, trade school). Financial support primarily covers tuition, school fees, and related expenses, including books and supplies. The WMI scholarship does not always cover the total tuition and associated educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

The ideal candidate – should be a student, male or female, from a country in the developing world who:

• Have completed 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 contributes 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 before applying
• Some other funds may be available for his or her education but will not be able to pursue his or her tertiary degree without financial assistance.

SEE ALSO: Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Fellowships

Application Procedure

There are two ways to apply for this scholarship: online or by mailing a completed application packet to the office.

For applying online: You are to apply by visiting the application portal, where you will be asked to create a free account (username and password), fill out the information and upload documents. It is strongly suggested that you apply online as it will allow you to save your work and return it multiple times. You will also guarantee that your application, once submitted online, will be received and reviewed. Questions can be directed to info@wellsmountaininitiative.org.

Mail-in: You will need to print the 2023 application form (available December 1, 2022), and it is your responsibility to complete it and attach all required supporting documents before sending it.

Document Requirement

Applicants are required to present the following documents:

• Clear personal photo
• Essay (topic is stated on the 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.

Application Registration Deadline: 1st March 2023

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