In 2005, the Wells Mountain Initiative was founded with the idea that young people in the developing world could be helped through the compromise of education, opportunity, and justice. The first efforts were aimed at scholarships. From the start, the focus has been on community service and encouraging scholars to volunteer.
With a study abroad program, our now CEO, Jordyn Wells, was fortunate to befriend Victoria Galle, his high school classmate in Ghana. Victoria was one of the most motivated students in her village and went out of her way to help others. As young women, Victoria and Gordon talked about how to make the world a better place so that more girls can become leaders, so there will be enough resources for everyone. In college, Jordyn returned to Ghana.
She soon discovered that Victoria did not have the same opportunities that she had to pursue these goals. Victoria could not continue to university because her family did not have the funds to pay tuition fees.
WMI not only funds scholarships, but also seeks to build the next generation of change-makers in the poorest and most under-resourced regions, with a special focus on women and girls. Through its three main program areas – education, global teamwork and community development grants – to foster a small but powerful and growing global community of engaged leaders and social entrepreneurs addressing issues such as gender inequality, access to education, health inequalities, health care in general, agriculture, climate change , Civil society.
The Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) promotes social change at the local level by building a global network of grassroots leaders who catalyze societal transformation across 47 developing countries.
Wells Mountain supports young people who have proven unstoppable in the face of adversity and are deeply committed to leading change in their community. Their undergraduate studies are funded in sectors with high needs, help them lead social service projects during their academic life and stand by them to face any challenges, until they successfully complete their studies.
Upon graduation, Wells Mountain offers lifelong support, which includes professional development and social entrepreneurship training, community development grants to start and grow their own community enterprise and business, and regular in-person conferences and webinars and in-state researcher support-led fellowships.
Wells Mountain fosters a global community of grassroots leaders and social entrepreneurs who address issues such as gender inequality, access to education, health inequalities and climate change through a locally-rooted and community-based approach, leading to more equitable and sustainable solutions.
Nationalities who can apply for the scholarship:
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Djibouti, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen.
Programs available on a Wells Mountain-funded scholarship:
All programs and majors available.
For a Wells Mountain Scholarship:
Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) is a public charity based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, which is approved under the United States.
WMI works to create social change through education and community building through
Provide smart youth in the developing world with student scholarships and skills training, and build a network of grassroots leaders.
Each year, WMI supports students as they pursue different educational goals. Post-secondary school support is provided.
About the Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarship 2024
The Foundation supports students from developing countries to complete a bachelor’s or diploma level at universities in their own countries or any universities in a developing country.
- Scholarship opportunity for students in developing countries
- Scholarships support students who obtain their first certificate, diploma, or
- Bachelor’s degree
- A scholarship that lasts throughout the years of university education
Terms and Standards:
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to benefit from the Wells Mountain Scholarship:
- The candidate is from a developing country.
- Successful completion of secondary education, with good to excellent grades
- You are 35 years of age or younger on March 1, 2024
- He will study in his own country or another country in the developing world
- Seeking a bachelor’s degree or first diploma
- He will be enrolled in a program of study that will benefit the community and/or contribute to the continued growth and progression of his or her country of origin.
- Plans to live and work in his or her country after graduation
- Demonstrate his commitment to giving back and volunteering before applying
- He or she may have some other money available for his or her education, but will not be able to go to pursue his university studies without financial assistance
Applications must be received by March 1 of each year to be considered for the following academic year. WMI Scholars are selected through an in-depth, multi-step review process.
Selected WMI Scholars will be e-mailed on August 1st. Their names will also be published on our website homepage and WMI’s Facebook page.
Benefits of a Wells Mountain-funded scholarship:
The scholarship amount is approximately $3,000 that can be used to cover the expenses of:
- Education fees and charges.
- Books and materials.
- Room rent and meals.
Tips for submitting a competitive application:
Here are suggestions for improving your application:
- Record all your volunteer and social activities (dates, activities, time spent, photos, etc.).
- Prepare your high school diploma, transcripts, points, and evaluation system.
- Request two letters of recommendation from two people who know you professionally/personally and can offer reasons why you are worthy of this scholarship.
- Translate all your documents into English.
Required documents and papers:
- passport.
- Photo with a white background
- Academic certificates.
- Transcripts.
- 2 letters of recommendation.
- c.v .
- Motivation message.
- Record all your service activities (dates, activities, time spent, photos, etc.).
- Essay (the topic is mentioned in the application form).
- Application form.
Applications for a Wells Mountain-funded scholarship open on December 1, 2023 and close on March 1, 2024 each year.
