wells mountain initiative scholarship 2026
Description
Interested in Becoming a WMI Scholar? Our Ideal Candidate – We seek exceptional, community-focused students who face significant financial barriers to university education. An ideal WMI Scholar: 1: Is 35 years of age or younger as of August 1, 2026 2: Will study in their home country (or within their home region when local programs are unavailable) 3: Has completed secondary school or is in the final year, with above-average or excellent grades 4: Is applying to a university OR is currently enrolled in their first undergraduate degree or diploma program 5: Plans to live and work in their home country or region after graduation 6: Has previous volunteer experience and is committed to completing 100 hours of community service each year during their studies 7: Has some financial resources, but cannot afford university without additional support 8: The WMI Scholarship is a partial scholarship and does not cover all tuition or living costs. 9: Is a first-generation university student (preferred but not required)
Requirements
1: Clear personal photo 2: Essay (topic is stated on application form) 3: 2026 application form 4: Personal essay statement 5: Two recommendation letters* 6: Official transcript of grades from secondary school 7: Official grading key to interpret secondary school grades** 8: Official transcript of grades from tertiary studies (if applicable) 9: Official grading key to interpret tertiary grades** 10: Official results from your national exam 11: Official grading key to interpret scores on your national exam**