Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for undergraduate students in all developing countries for their full study period.
Since 2005, the WMI Scholarship has supported over 700 students worldwide and now provides financial support worth $1500 primarily to cover tuition and school fees and directly related expenses including books and supplies for successful applicants.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI)
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Developing Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $1500 Grants
- Deadline: March 1, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars are selected through an in-depth multi-step review process. The selected WMI Scholars will be emailed on August 1.
Their names will also be published on our website homepage and the WMI Facebook page. Those who are not selected will also be notified after August 1ST
Recipients, however, must maintain good grades, participate in community service and meet WMI deadlines for submitting an official copy of school/course grades, completing the semester report.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have successfully completed a secondary education, with excellent grades
- Be 35 or under on March 1, 2025
- Be studying in his or her country or another country in the developing world
- Be pursuing his or her first bachelor’s degree or diploma
- 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
- Plan to live and work in his or her own country after graduation
- Have 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
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the WMI scholarship will receive:
- Full Tuition Fees: coverage of all tuition costs for the program.
- Study Materials: supply of all books and course materials needed for the program.
- Shelter and Feeding: Funding for accommodation and feeding.
- Transportation: All transportation costs are covered for eligible applicants.
- Grant: Successful applicants are entitled to $1500 grant.
Required Documents
To apply, applicants must prepare:
- Clear personal photo
- 2025 application form
- Essay (topic is stated on 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
To apply for the WMI scholarship:
- For Online Application: Applicant is to apply by visiting the application portal where he or she will be asked to create a free account (username and password),
- Fill out information and upload documents.
- Online application is strongly suggested as it will provide the applicant with the opportunity to save his or her work and return multiple times. It is guaranteed that applicant’s application, once submitted online, will be received and reviewed. Questions can be directed to info@wellsmountaininitiative.org.
- Mail-in: Applicant will need to print the 2025 application form (available December 1, 2024) and it is applicant’s responsibility to clearly complete it and attach all required supporting documents before sending it.
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