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
For more information: http://www.wellsmountainfoundation.org/?page_id=699
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