Igniting Change:SCHOLAR SPONSORSHIP fund
Through our Igniting Change Campaign our goal is to raise $125,000 for tuition, books and academic support for 50 talented and driven young scholars. DONATE TODAY!
Support our Igniting Change Campaign
Exciting News: Thanks to a gift from a generous donor, all contributions from today to the end of the campaign on June 26 will be matched dollar for dollar! You have the opportunity to double your impact on the life of young scholar and their community!
Why Join WMI for this Campaign?
WMI believes in locally-led, grassroots change. We believe the best way to do this is this to invest in young changemakers.
WMI is on a mission to not only educate young leaders, but to give them the tools and support to transform their communities. Through our scholars’ community work, we have seen that the key to sustainable change is grassroots locally-driven solutions. Through their professional and volunteer work, our scholars served over 172,697 people in the last year.
By sponsoring a scholar you are not only helping educate a young person in need but impacting the future of whole communities.
Through this campaign you also have the option to either designate your gift to a scholar in a field or country of your choice or to one of the following funds:
- Women’s Education Fund: Across the globe, women’s advancement leads to positive outcomes for all, educating women is the single most impactful development investment you can make, benefiting the individuals, their families, communities and country.
- Medical Scholars Fund: There is a discrepancy in access to healthcare around the world, we are committed to changing this with medical professionals making up 45% of our students.
Sponsor a Scholar
For $2,500 you can support a scholar for one year including the cost of tuition, books, academic and leadership support for 1 year.
- Each donor will be matched with a scholar and receive two updates a year on their academic and community service work.
- You will also have the opportunity to name the scholarship in honor or memory of a loved one.
Monthly Giving
- $10/month: Support books for one student scholar
- $85/month: Support a scholar-led community initiative grant
- $105/month: Support a semester of education
- $210/month: Support a year of education
Join Us for A Virtual Event
April Event (RSVP here): April 25, 5:30-6:30 pm EDT
May Event (RSVP here): May 23 12:30-1:30 pm EDT
Hear from and engage with three exceptional WMI Scholars. They will discuss the impact WMI scholarships have had on their lives, their community work, and their plans for the future. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the review and selection process.
🎓 WMI Scholar Spotlight: Niraja Bhitrikoti 🇳🇵
We are proud to celebrate WMI Scholar Niraja Bhitrikoti, a graduate of Business Administration from Kathmandu University, Nepal—and the first person in her clan to earn a bachelor’s degree.
As Niraja crossed the convocation stage, she reflected on the community that made her journey possible. Her words remind us that education is more than a certificate—it is trust, belief, and opportunity in action.
“This degree isn’t merely a certificate,” she shared. “It’s a reminder of the people who believed in me and trusted me with resources to pursue my dreams.”
Niraja carries this milestone with deep gratitude and a renewed commitment to give back and help make the world a better place. We are honored to have walked alongside her on this journey and can’t wait to see the impact she will continue to make.
Congratulations, Niraja—we’re so proud of you. 🌍✨
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As we begin a new year, we’re pausing to say a heartfelt THANK YOU! 💙
To our incredible donors and supporters—your generosity, belief in WMI, and partnership throughout 2025 made all the difference.
Because of you, 2025 became a year of real impact across more than 55 countries. WMI Scholars continued to:
🎓 Pursue higher education
🤝 Lead community-driven projects
🌱 Create ripple effects of change that reach far beyond themselves
Your support opened doors to education, sustained scholars in critical moments, and invested in grassroots leadership that is improving health, economic opportunity, and resilience worldwide.
🎉 Looking ahead to 2026, we’re filled with optimism! This year marks WMI’s 20th anniversary and an exciting milestone—the 2026 Dream Big Conference in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪—bringing together scholars, alumni, partners, and supporters from around the globe.
✨ Thank you for walking this journey with us. Your generosity is an investment in possibility, dignity, and shared global progress—and we are deeply grateful to have you by our side as we Dream Big together!
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⏰ Tonight is the deadline!
Right now, young leaders across Africa and beyond are working tirelessly just to start or stay in school. 🎓
At WMI, we see what happens when opportunity is within reach—scholars improve health, expand access, and lead change in their communities. 🌍
Your gift today helps keep a student enrolled—and right now, every donation is MATCHED, doubling your impact up to $50,000!
This is a rare chance to do twice as much for a young leader who needs it—before midnight.
Thank you ❤️
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Please support WMI They are great guys, doing a great job💝
🎓 Higher education is a hard-won opportunity for young leaders across Africa and beyond. Too often, costs like tuition, housing, meals, and books stand between them and their future.
🌍 Every day, WMI Scholars use their education to strengthen communities—improving health, creating opportunity, and leading with integrity. Their potential to change the world is real. Access to education isn’t.
⏰ This moment matters! A generous donor is matching every gift—doubling your impact up to $50,000 through December 31.
✨ Your support can help a student turn possibility into reality and open doors for the communities they’ll serve in 2026 and beyond.
👉 Give the Gift of Education Today!
Together, let’s build opportunity. Hope. A better future. 💙
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🌟 Your Support Creates Leaders. Your Giving Changes Lives. 🌟
This year, Delphine Iradukunda turned opportunity into impact. Through the support of the WMI scholarship, she volunteered over 72 hours across education, environmental sustainability, gender equality, health, and youth development—proving what’s possible when potential meets support.
🌱 She led a tree-labeling initiative on the Busogo campus to promote environmental awareness.
💬 She organized peer education sessions through The Lady’s Essence to address teenage pregnancy.
🧹 She joined a community drainage clean-up, improving local health and safety. She’s even begun developing a mobile app to help rural communities detect forest health issues and apply sustainable solutions.
“The WMI scholarship has not only eased the financial burden but has also given me the confidence and motivation to aim higher… This support has truly transformed my academic journey and empowered me to become a leader in both education and service.”
— Delphine Iradukunda
✨ As we approach year-end, your donation can empower more scholars like Delphine—students who lead, serve, and innovate for their communities.
💙 Give today. Invest in potential. Create lasting impact. secure.qgiv.com/for/togetherwebuild
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Wishing a joyful holiday to all who are celebrating during this meaningful time of year! May the season be filled with reflection, generosity, and hope.
We are grateful for you. ❤️
With thanks,
The WMI Team
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wonderful card! blessings to all!
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