Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Up to $3,000 USD per year.
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
WMI Scholars Program is open to a student, male or female, from a country in the developing world
Benefits
They award 50-70 scholarships per year.
The scholarship supports:
Tuition and fees.
Books and materials.
Other related costs.
Eligibility
A student, male or female, from a country in the developing world who:
- Will be 35 years of age or younger as of Aug. 1.
- Successfully completed secondary education, with good to excellent grades.
- Is applying to university or is working towards earning his or her first undergraduate degree.
- Will be studying in his or her country or another country in the developing world.
- Plans to live and work in his or her own country after graduation.
- Has demonstrated his or her commitment to giving back and has volunteered prior to applying.
- May have some other funds available for his or her education, but will not be able to go to pursue his or her tertiary degree without financial assistance.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Worldwide
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Under 35
Application
Application deadline
01 Mar 2027
The following are required elements for an application to be considered complete:
Clear personal photo
Essay (topic is stated on application form)
Application form
Personal essay statement
Two recommendation letters
Official transcript of grades from secondary school
Official grading key to interpret secondary school grades
Official transcript of grades from tertiary studies (if applicable)
Official grading key to interpret tertiary grades
Official results from your national exam
Official grading key to interpret scores on your national exam.
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