Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) 2021 Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students in Developing Countries

Wells Mountain Initiative offers undergraduate scholarship to students from developing countries to study in their home country or any other developing country. The foundation’s hope is that by providing the opportunity to further one’s education, the scholarship participants will not only be able to improve their own future, but also that of their own communities. The foundation believes in the power and importance of community service and, as a result, all scholarship participants are required to volunteer for a minimum of one month a year.

Applicants are only allowed to select a university in a developing country. Applications to study in UK, USA, Europe and Australia will not be accepted

• Table of Content
• About Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI)
• Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Scholarship Program
• Requirements for Scholarship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

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.

Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of Scholarship Program

Maximum scholarship is $3,000 USD.

• tuition and fees
• books and materials
• room rent and meals

Requirements for Scholarship Program Qualification

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicant must be a student, male or female, from a country in the developing world, who:

• successfully completed a secondary education, with good to excellent grades
• will be studying in their country or another country in the developing world*
• plans to live and work in their own country after they graduate
• has volunteered prior to applying for this scholarship and/or is willing to volunteer while receiving the WMF scholarship
• may have some other funds available for their education, but will not be able to go to school without a scholarship

*Scholars planning to study in the United States, Canada, Australia, UK or Western Europe will not qualify for a WMI Scholarship

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation written by someone who knows you, but is not a family member, who can tell why you deserve to receive a WMI scholarship. What qualities do you possess that will make you an excellent student, a successful graduate and a responsible citizen who will give back to his or her country? These letters of recommendation may come from a teacher, a religious leader, volunteer supervisor, or an employer.

For more details, visit WMI website.