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WELLS MOUNTAIN INITIATIVE (WMI) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

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Application Deadline: March 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST

LOCATION: USA

The WMI Scholars Program supports students earning their first tertiary certificate, diploma, or bachelor’s degree, and the awards last throughout all years of undergraduate education if the awardee meets ongoing scholarship support criteria. Highly competitive scholarship opportunities for students in developing countries are available.

ELIGIBILITY:

A student, male or female, from a country in the developing world who:

Will be 35 years of age or younger as of August 1, 2025

Has completed or is in the final year of secondary education, with above-average to excellent grades

Is applying to university or is currently enrolled and taking classes towards completion of their first undergraduate degree,

Will be studying in their home country or another country in the developing world

Plans to live and work in their own country after graduation

Has participated in volunteer service before applying for this scholarship and is committed to volunteering within their community during their studies

Has some funding available for their education but will not be able to go to university or continue without assistance.

The WMI scholarship does not always cover the full cost of tuition and associated educational expenses. The scholarship is not intended to be a full scholarship.

BENEFIT:

They award 80-100 scholarships per year. The maximum scholarship is USD 3,000 per year, but the average scholarship is USD 1500. 

The scholarship supports: Tuition and fees, Books and course materials/supplies, Accommodation and meals, and Transportation

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UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: January 24, 2025. 

LOCATION: USA

This highly competitive program is designed to provide promising undergraduate and master’s students in chemistry worldwide the opportunity to conduct first-class research at the University of Rochester. The program is meant for outstanding international students who intend to enter a chemistry PhD program.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for this program, you must:

Not be a US citizen or current resident

Be currently studying outside of the US

Have not pursued or are not currently in a PhD program

Be in an undergraduate or master’s program with a focus on chemistry or a related field (e.g. physics, biology, engineering, computer science, etc.)

Plan to do a PhD in chemistry

Because of the competitive nature of this program, preference is given to students that are planning to start a PhD in chemistry in the immediate future (within the next 18 months from the time of the program).

While they try to bring all participants around at the same time, we understand that school periods vary from country to country and may not necessarily coincide with the US college calendar. In your application, please be very clear about your time availability, as we use this information to establish a set of dates that works.

BENEFIT:

The 2025 iScholar program will run from June 2 to August 8. Through the program, participants receive a weekly stipend to cover living expenses, as well as on-campus accommodation, health insurance, and up to $1250 toward travel costs. The program also covers associated student registration and tuition fees.

Through the International Services Office (Student Group) and Center for Education Abroad Office, we will assist you in securing a US Visa to conduct research at the University of Rochester.  Note that the participant is responsible for covering any fees associated with visa application and/or SEVIS registration.

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