Scholarship details
Gabon is a country located on the west coast of Central Africa. It is home to a diverse range of cultures and languages and is known for its rich natural resources, including oil and timber. If you are considering studying in Gabon, there are a few things you should know:
- Education in Gabon is free and compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 16. The education system is divided into three levels: primary, secondary, and higher education.
- There are several universities in Gabon, including the University of Gabon, which is the country’s main public university, and the University of Science and Technology of Masuku, which is a private institution.
- The official language of Gabon is French, so it is important to have a good command of the language if you plan to study there. However, many other languages are spoken in Gabon, including Fang, Myene, and Bapounou/Eschira, so you may have the opportunity to learn one of these languages as well.
- It is important to research the specific requirements for obtaining a student visa to study in Gabon. You will likely need to provide documentation such as a valid passport, proof of acceptance to a Gabonese educational institution, and evidence of sufficient funds to support your studies.
I hope this information is helpful as you consider studying in Gabon. If you are you looking for an opportunity to further your academic career and do not have the necessary funds? Are you a student from Gabon? You no longer have to worry. Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarships for Gabonese students are available.
- The Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarships were founded in 2005 to provide funding and support in the areas of education, literacy, and the arts, primarily in the developing world. WMF provides support to individuals and families who need assistance as a result of economic challenges and, in particular, extreme poverty.
- Our WMF Empowerment through Education scholarship program has grown from just one scholarship in Ghana in 2005 to 52 WMF Scholars.
Host organization
- Wells Mountain Foundation
- Our hope is that by providing the opportunity for further education, scholarship participants will not only be able to improve their own future, but also that of their own communities.
- The foundation believes in the power and importance of community service, and as a result, all scholarship participants must volunteer for a minimum of one month per year.
Fields of study
- Any undergraduate study in a country in the developing world
What does this scholarship cover?
What we can pay for (our scholarships range from $300.US to a rare maximum of $3000.US):
- Tuition and fees
- books and materials
- Room rental and meals
How many scholarships are given?
- A lot
- Check out last year’s winners here.
- http://www.wellsmountainfoundation.org/our-scholars
What countries are they going to?
- All from the developing world.
Am I eligible to apply?
Our ideal candidate: is a student, male or female, from a country in the developing world, who:
- Successfully completed secondary education, with good to excellent grades
- You will be studying in your country or another country in the developing world
- Plans to live and work in your own country after graduation
- You have volunteered before applying for this scholarship and/or are willing to volunteer while receiving the WMF scholarship
- You may have other funds available for your education, but you will not be able to go to school without a scholarship
How do I apply? Next steps
- We do not require the applicant to pay an admission or processing fee or purchase a number to have the application reviewed.
- All you need to do to apply for a scholarship is send us a completed application.
- Apply Online Now – Scholarship Application
- If you are unable to apply online, we will also accept completed applications that are mailed to us in a single mailer and are submitted by April 1st.
- There is no fee to apply
The following are the necessary elements for an application to be considered complete:
- Delete personal photo
- Two essays
- Application form 2023
- Essay Personal Statement
- Two letters of recommendation *
- Official High School Transcript
- Official key of qualifications to interpret grades **
- Office Transcript of College Transcripts (if applicable)
- Official key of qualifications to interpret grades **
- Official results of your national exam
- Official scoring key to interpreting scores on your national exam **
Deadline:
- December 15 – The Empowerment through Education program application will be available on our website. Completed Empowerment Through Education applications will begin to be accepted on this date.
- The online application will allow students to prepare their application over a four-month period if desired (December 1st – April 1st). Applicants can complete their application any time before April 1 at 11:59 pm EST.
How do I get more information?
- For more information – The scholarship website
- Apply Now – Scholarship Application
- See WMF Scholars “For Your Information” WMF Scholars FYI
- Frequently Asked Questions About Empowerment Through Education Scholarships
- Questions can be directed to [email protected].
