Thursday, January 10, 2013

2013 WMF Bachelor’s Degree Scholarships for Developing Country Students



The Wells Mountain Foundation, a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, funds scholarships for individuals in developing nations or other situations of extreme poverty


 
Eligibility: 

  • WMF’s 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 
  • Will be studying in their country or another country in the developing world
  • Plans to live and work in their own country after they graduate
  • Has volunteered prior to applying for this scholarship and/or is willing to volunteer while  receiving the WMF scholarship 
  •  May have some other funds available for their education, but will not be able to go to school without a scholarship
  •    Submits a complete, legible 2012 application in English

Host Institution(s):
Your choice of institution in your home country or in another developing country

Field(s) of study:
All fields of study but fields such as  health care, social work, education, social justice, as well as, professions that help the economy and progress of the country such as computers, engineering, agriculture and business are favored.

Scholarship value
Scholarships range from $300.US to a rare high of $3000.US to cover part of tuition and fees, books and materials, room rent and meals.
They do not fund the following:

  •    Education at a college, polytechnic or university in the United States, UK, Australia, or Europe with some exceptions,Masters or Doctorate degrees. A medical degree, however, is acceptable.
    Laptop computers, conferences or trips, Debts or past due tuition bills


How to apply:
Apply Now – Download the 2013 Scholarship Application
Download the Scholarship Information – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 1 April 2013

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