Study in a developing country of your choice


FE Online | Published: February 20, 2022 14:08:22


Study in a developing country of your choice

The Wells Foundation Programme provides scholarships to talented undergraduate students of developing countries to study in their home country or in neighboring developing countries.

Host Country: Any developing country

Host University: Any institution in any developing country

Nationality: International students 

Number of Awards: 50-60 scholarships yearly

Degree Level: Undergraduate

Benefits:

  • WMI scholarships range from $300 USD to $3000 USD annually and are provided throughout the undergraduate education of the recipient. 
  • While our maximum scholarship is $3000 USD, we rarely award this high an amount. 
  • Our average scholarship amount is $1500 USD. 
  • The scholarship may be used for: ● Tuition and fees ● Books and materials ● Room rent and meals

Eligibility: 

Our Ideal Candidate – 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, 2022.
  • 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.

Application requirements:

  • Clear personal photo
  • Essay (topic is stated on application form)
  • 2022 application form
  • Personal essay statement
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Official transcript of grades from secondary school
  • Official grading key to interpret secondary school grade
  • 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

Application Deadline: March 1 2022 

Application Link: Interested applicants can apply through this link: https://cutt.ly/XPmSYR1 

Further Information: Visit this link for further information about the scholarship: https://cutt.ly/EPmSSfD

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