Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI), fosters social change at the local level by building a global network of grassroots leaders who are catalyzing community transformation across 47 developing countries. We support young people who have proved to be unstoppable in the face of adversity and are deeply committed to leading change in their community. We fund their undergraduate studies in high-need sectors, help them lead social service projects during their academic career and stand alongside them to address any challenges, so that they successfully complete their studies.
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.
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Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program
Aim and Benefits of Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program
Maximum scholarship is $3,000 USD.
- Tuition and fees
- Books and materials
- Room rent and meals
Requirements for Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program Qualification
Our Ideal Candidate – A student, male or female, from a country in the developing world who:
- Successfully completed a secondary education, with good to excellent grades
- Is 35 or under on March 1, 2024
- 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
Family members of WMI Staff and of WMI Scholars are not eligible to apply.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program
Selection Process
- Applications must be received by March 1 of each year to be considered for the following academic year.
- WMI Scholars are selected through an in-depth multi-step review process.
- he 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 1.
Important Dates
- December 1, 2023 – The 2024 WMI Scholars Program application will be available on our website. Completed 2024 applications will start to be accepted on this date.
- March 1, 2024 – The 2024 WMI Scholars Program application deadline.
Documents Required for Application
Applications from qualified applicants will be accepted until March 1, 2024. Before applying, we strongly encourage you to read the WMI Scholar Program Information Sheet and also the Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Scholars document. These two documents will assist you in determining your eligibility and guide you in the application process.
The following are required elements for an application to be considered complete:
- Clear personal photo
- Essay (topic is stated on application form)
- 2024 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 Deadline
March 1, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) on apply.mykaleidoscope.com to apply
Please note: Use of uncredited ideas and content created by other persons and use of uncredited AI-generated content is plagiarism and goes against the policies and ideals of WMI. Any applicants found to have plagiarized their essays will be considered ineligible for a scholarship.
Scholars planning to study in the United States, Canada, Australia, UK or Western Europe will not qualify for a WMI Scholarship
The following are suggestions to enhance your application:
- Record all of your service activities (dates, activities, time spent, photographs, etc.)
- Collect your secondary school transcript, national exam results and grading keys to interpret your results
- Request two letters of recommendation on official stationery from two people who know you professionally/personally and can showcase the reasons you deserve this scholarship
- Have all of your documents translated into English
There are two ways to apply: Online, or by mailing in a completed application packet to our office.
File format types accepted are: JPG, PNG, GIF, DOC, DOCX, PDF (version 10 or newer).
For more details, visit WMI website
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