Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarship 2025

Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarship 2025 is an opportunity provided by Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI)* to students pursuing undergraduate degrees. The scholarship aims to financially assist outstanding students in completing their studies. The selected candidates will receive a maximum scholarship of USD 3,000 per annum.

*The Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) is a charitable foundation in Bristol, Vermont, USA, recognized under Section 501(c)(3). WMI promotes social change through education and community building by offering scholarships and skills training to talented young individuals in the developing world, creating a network of grassroots leaders for community transformation. Since 2005, the foundation has supported more than 700 students worldwide.

Source: Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI)

The Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be 35 years old or younger as of 1 August 2025
• have completed secondary education or be in the final year, with above-average to excellent grade
• be applying to a university or currently enrolled in classes for their first undergraduate degree
• plan to live and work in their home country after graduation
• have participated in volunteer service prior to applying for the scholarship and demonstrate a commitment to volunteering within their community during their studies
• display the need for financial assistance

Note:-

• Family members of WMI Staff and of WMI Scholars are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants planning to study in the United States, Canada, Australia, UK or Western Europe are ineligible to apply.

The foundation offers between 80 to 100 scholarships annually, with the maximum scholarship amount reaching USD 3,000. On average, recipients receive around USD 1,500. The amount supports tuition and fees, transportation, accommodation, meals, books, and course materials/supplies.

The scholarship is renewed throughout all the years of the undergraduate education subject to fulfilling the ongoing requirements.

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Read all the information thoroughly and click ‘Login’.
Step 4: Follow the instructions to create an account.
Step 5: Fill in the required information, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.

• A clear photo of the applicant
• National ID (visa/passport)
• Essay (topic is stated on the application form)
• 2025 application form
• Personal essay statement
• Two recommendation letters
• Official transcript of grades from secondary school  
• Official grading key for interpreting secondary school grades  
• Official transcript of grades from tertiary studies (if applicable)  
• Official grading key for interpreting tertiary grades  
• Official results from your national exam  
• Official grading key for interpreting scores on your national exam

Note:-

• The application must be completed in English. If required documents are supplied in other languages, they must be accompanied by official English translations.
• Documents must be in JPG, PNG, GIF, DOC, DOCX, or PDF.

Candidates will be selected through an in-depth multi-step review process. Selected and rejected applicants will be informed via mail, and the selected candidate’s names will be published on the website homepage and the WMI Facebook page.

Application Start: 1st December 2024
Application Deadline: 1st March 2025
Application Review: April-July 2025
Announcement of Winners: 1st August 2025

Question: Who is this scholarship for?
Answer: This scholarship supports students earning their first tertiary certificate, diploma, or bachelor’s degree.

Question: Are there accommodation costs in this award?
Answer: The scholarship can be utilised to provide accommodation.

Question: Are visa costs covered under this scholarship?
Answer: No, only tuition fees are covered.

Question: Are there extra benefits for disabled applicants under this scholarship?
Answer: There are no extra benefits for disabled applicants.

Question: What is the mode of application for this scholarship?
Answer: The mode of application is online through the official website.

• This is not a full scholarship i.e., it does not cover the full cost of tuition and associated educational expenses.
• The scholarship does not cover the cost of laptops/computers, conferences, trips, debts, or past-due tuition bills.
• Applicants must submit original work. Any other sources must be cited, and the use of AI is prohibited.
• Responsibilities of the scholarship awardees include:
  • maintaining above-average grades in all university studies,
  • being an ambassador for community service and engagement,
  • performing, recording, and documenting 100 hours of community service activities
  • throughout the year,
  • completing the academic semester report & community service report for WMI
  • scholars twice a year,
  • maintaining open communication with the education manager about being a student.