Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarships
The Foundation supports programs and individuals in developing nations or other situations of extreme poverty. Each year the Foundation’s Empowerment Through Education program provides support to a number of students as they pursue various educational objectives. The financial support is primarily to cover the costs of the education itself and directly related expenses including books and supplies.
Eligibility Criteria
An ideal candidate is 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, 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
Scholarship Value
The scholarship ranges from $300.US to a rare high of $3000.US and covers:
- Tuition and fees.
- Books and materials.
- Room rent and meals.
For more information on the scholarship: https://www.wellsmountaininitiative.org/prospective-scholars/
