US Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarship (WMI) For Developing Countries 2025 | $1500 Fund
Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for undergraduate students for their full study period.
The WMI Scholarship provides financial support worth $1500 primarily to cover tuition and school fees and directly related expenses including books and supplies.
The 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:
- Have successfully completed a secondary education, with good to excellent grades
- Be 35 or under on March 1, 2025
- Be studying in your 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
Benefit:
- Tuition and fees
- Books and course materials/supplies
- Accommodation and meals
- Transportation
- $1500 Grant
Required Documents
- Clear personal photo
- Essay (topic is stated on application form)
- 2025 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?
- For applying online: You are to apply by visiting the application portal where you will be asked to create a free account (username and password),
- fill out information and upload documents.
- It is strongly suggested that you apply online as it will provide you with the opportunity to save your work and return multiple times. You will also guarantee that your application, once submitted online, will be received and reviewed. Questions can be directed to info@wellsmountaininitiative.org.
- Mail-in: You will need to print the 2025 application form (available December 1, 2024) and it is your responsibility to clearly complete it and attach all required supporting documents before sending it.
Deadline: March 1, 2025
