Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program for Undergraduate Students in Developing Countries 2023
The Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) is a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, which has been approved under the United States Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3). 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, building a network of grassroots leaders who are catalyzing community transformation.
About Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI)
Wells Mountain Initiative 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, building a network of grassroots leaders who are catalyzing community transformation.
Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program
- Category Undergraduate
- Organisation Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI)
- Country to study–
- School to study–
- Course to study Not specified
- Application Deadline March 1, 2023
Aim and Benefits of Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program
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 is primarily to cover tuition and school fees and directly related expenses including books and supplies. The WMI scholarship does not always cover the full cost of tuition and associated educational expenses.
Requirements for Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program Qualification
- Successfully completed a secondary education, with good to excellent grades
- Is 35 years old or under on August 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 pursue his or her tertiary degree without financial assistance
Interview date, Process and Venue for Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program
You will need the following information in order to complete this application:
- Grade transcripts from schools attended
- National exam results if applicable
- Tuition fees structure from your university (can provide from website if not accepted yet)
- 500 – 1000 word personal statement
- 500 – 1000 word essay question
- Essay prompt: If you were awarded $1000 for a community service project to help your community, what issue would you address? Who would benefit and how? How would you measure the success of the activity? Please provide a detailed budget for all expenses. Note: this is a hypothetical situation and should not be considered a request for funding.
- Two recommendation letters
- Click HERE for Recommendation Guidelines
- Headshot photo
- National ID or alternative form of ID
- Click HERE for a PDF version of the application
Application Deadline
March 1, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) on apply.mykaleidoscope.com to apply
If you qualify, now is the time to apply for this exciting opportunity! Since 2005, we have supported more than 640 students worldwide. Please note that in our recent years, we have only been able to select approximately 5% of applicants to become a part of this program. The number we select is based solely upon limited funding, as nearly all applicants are extremely deserving. As our organization grows, so will the number of WMI Scholars we can accept each year. We encourage you to apply AND to continue searching for additional ways to finance your education.
For more details, visit WMI website.
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