Sunday, December 28, 2014

Empowerment Through Education Scholarship Program- Accepting Applications For 2015

Applications from qualified applicants will be accepted from December 1, 2014 – April 1, 2015. Before applying, we strongly encourage you to read the Empowerment Through Education Information Flier and also the Empowerment Through Education Application Frequently Asked Question 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
  • 2015 Application form
  • Personal essay statement
  • Two recommendation letters*
  • Official transcript of grades from secondary school
  • Official grading key to interpret grades**
  • Office transcript of grades from tertiary studies (if applicable)
  • Official grading key to interpret grades**
  • Official results from your national exam
  • Official grading key to interpret scores on your national exam**
*Recommendation letters vary throughout cultures. We have created ETE Recommendation Letters Guidelines to assist applicants in seeking letters that will be supportive of their application. Read this document and share it with the individuals who will be writing your letters of support.
**Official grading keys must be provided by the school issuing the grades or the government issuing the national exam. Grading keys that are not official will result in your application being disqualified. Contact your secondary school, college/university, or government for this document.

Apply Now!

If you qualify, now is the time to apply for this exciting opportunity! Since 2005, we have supported 137 students worldwide. Please note that within the past three years, we have been able to select 1.1% of applicants to become a part of this program. Our decision is based solely upon limited funding, as nearly all applicants are extremely deserving. As our organization grows, so will the Empowerment Through Education program. We encourage you to apply AND to continue searching for additional ways to finance your education.
There are two ways to apply. Online and by mailing in a completed application packet to our office.
APPLYING ONLINE: To apply online, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below. You will be redirected to a portal where you will be asked to create an account (username and password). You will have access to your application until April 1, 2015. We strongly suggest that you apply online as it will provide you with the opportunity to save your work and return multiple times. You will also guarantee that your application, once submitted online will be received and reviewed.
MAIL-IN: The following hyperlink will allow for you to print the Empowerment through Education Application 2015. It is then your responsibility to clearly complete the application and attach all required supporting documents. Applications must be received by April 1, 2015 in our office. Applications that arrive after April 1, 2015 will not be reviewed. This means that you must allow at least three weeks to mail your application to us from abroad. Only send one completed application. Incomplete or additional mailings with supporting documents will be discarded. We highly encourage applicants to applying online to ensure the delivery of their completed application.
We wish everyone luck in preparing their applications and encourage all applicants to remember that acceptance in the Empowerment Through Education program requires a dedicated interest in community service, improving your nation, and working within your country after graduation.
Questions can be directed to: info@wellsmountainfoundation.org

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