Scholars Program Information Sheet

OVERVIEW

● Highly competitive scholarship opportunity for students in developing countries

● Scholarships support students who are earning their first certificate, diploma or
bachelor’s degree
● Scholarship award lasts throughout all years of undergraduate education

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

A student, male or female, from a country in the developing world who:

● Will be 35 years of age or younger as of Aug. 1, 2024

● Successfully completed or in final year of secondary education, with good to excellent
grades
● Is applying to university or is working towards earning his or her first undergraduate
degree
● Will be studying in his or her country or another country in the developing world
● Plans to live and work in his or her own country after graduation
● Has participated in volunteer service prior to applying for this scholarship and is
committed to continue to engage in community service during school and after
● Has some funds available for his or her education, but will not be able to go to school or
continue without assistance

For further information contact info@wellsmountaininitiative.org

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APPLICATION PROCESS

December 1, 2023 • Application Opens

March 1, 2024 • Application Closes

April-July, 2024 • Review of Applications

August 1, 2024 • Announcement of Scholarship Recipients

September 2024 • First Installment of Scholarships Wired

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

● Maintain good grades in all university studies

● Be an ambassador for community service and engagement
● Perform, record and document 100 hours of community service activities throughout
the year
● Complete the Academic Semester Report & Community Service Report for WMI
Scholars
● Send official semester transcripts twice a year
● Communicate with the Education Manager openly regarding your situation as a student

LANGUAGE

● Applications should be completed in English

● All documents can be supplied in other languages, with official English translations

For further information contact info@wellsmountaininitiative.org