Scholarship for Secondary School Degree Holders in Developing Countries 2023

Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) is offering scholarship for Secondary School Degree students in Developing Countries. 

• WMI scholarships range from $300 USD to $3000 USD annually and are provided throughout the undergraduate education of the recipient.
• While maximum scholarship is $3000 USD, They rarely award this high an amount.
• Their average scholarship amount is $1500 USD.
• The scholarship may be used for:

1. Tuition and fees
2. Books and materials
3. Room rent and meals

• A student, male or female, from a country in the developing world 
• Successfully completed a secondary education, with good to excellent grades
• Is 35 or under on March 1, 2023
• 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
• Scholars planning to study in the United States, Canada, Australia, UK or Western Europe will not qualify for a WMI Scholarship

Tips for Becoming a Competitive Applicant:

• 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

Required Documents:

• Clear personal photo
• Essay (topic is stated on application form)
• 2023 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

About the organization

Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI), began in 2005 with the sponsorship of a single scholar from Ghana. In its first full year of operation in 2006, it increased support to eight students from Ghana and Senegal. Today, WMI supports scholars from over 42 countries with 185 scholars currently studying and 161 graduate scholars.

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