WMI Scholars Program 2019

Fellowship title: WMI Scholars Program 2019

Deadline: 1^st April 2019

Applications from qualified applicants will be accepted until April 1, 2019. Before applying, we strongly encourage you to read the WMI Scholar Program Information Sheet and also the Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Scholars document. These two documents will assist you in determining your eligibility and guide you in the application process.

The following are required elements for an application to be considered complete:

• Clear personal photo
• Two essays (topics are stated on application form)
• 2019 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

Interested in Becoming a WMI Scholar?

• Our Ideal Candidate – 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 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 volunteered prior to applying for this scholarship and/or is willing to volunteer while receiving the WMI scholarship
• May have some other funds available for his or her education, but will not be able to go to school without a scholarship

Tips for Becoming a Competitive Applicant

The following are suggestions to enhance your application:

• Become a member of a community service group and record all of your service activities (dates, activities, time spent, photographs, etc.)
• Collect your secondary school transcript, national exam results and grading keys to interpret your results
• Request two letters of recommendation on official stationery from two people who know you professionally/personally and can showcase the reasons you deserve this scholarship
• Have all of your documents translated into English

Important Dates

• December 1, 2018 – The 2019 WMI Scholars Program application will be available on our website. Completed 2019 applications will start to be accepted on this date.
• April 1, 2019 – The 2019 WMI Scholars Program application deadline.

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