Applications Open for Empowerment through Education Scholarship Program

[Kathy-ann Daniel-Gittens]

Applications Open for Empowerment through Education Scholarship Pro...

The Wells Mountain Foundation (WMF) is currently inviting applications for its Empowerment through Education(ETE) Scholarship Program that will provide undergraduate scholarships to developing country nationals to study in their home country or a neighboring country.

Deadline: 1 April 2017

The scholarship participants will not only be able to improve their own future, but also that of their own communities.

Scholarship Covers

• ETE scholarships range from $300 USD to $3000 USD annually and are provided throughout the undergraduate education of the recipient.
• Maximum scholarship is $3000 USD.
• Average scholarship amount is $1400 USD.
• Tuition and fees
• Books and materials
• Room rent

Countries eligible to participate

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,  Dominica, Grenada, Guyana,

Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,

Trinidad and Tobago.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be student, male or female, from a country in the developing world, who:

• 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 participated in volunteer service prior to applying for this scholarship and is willing to continue to engage in community service while receiving the Empowerment Through Education scholarship.
• Has some funds available for his or her education, but will not be able to go to school or continue without assistance.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online via website.

Application Deadline: 1 April 2017