WMI Alumni
With degrees in areas that your nations need most critically, abundant local knowledge and a diverse network developed while studying, we believe that you will continue to maximize your professional and social experiences to lead and positively impact your communities each and every day.
Your Scholar Journey isn’t over, you can climb higher. Learn more about the Scholar Journey programs that are designed just for WMI Alumni.
Alumni Opportunities
Community Development Grants
The Community Development Grants Program is open exclusively to WMI Alumni. This program is an opportunity for Alumni to design initiatives to address community needs related to healthcare, education, the environment, women’s rights, economic development and more.
We believe that local solutions are the best solutions. As a local leader within your community, you have a better understanding of the area’s needs and your initiative will be rooted in community partnerships, engagement and trust.
The Community Development Grants program includes two opportunities for funding. First is the Seed Grant as an award of up to $1000 USD and for qualifying applicants the Growth Grant will support continued expansion of initiatives with a maximum grant of $5000 USD.
Are you a WMI Alumni and interested in learning more? To learn about the Seed Grant Click Here and the Growth Grant Click Here.
Ways to Collaborate with other WMI Scholars &
WMI Alumni
WMI Fellowships
WMI Fellowships provide Scholars and Alumni with the unique opportunity to expand their social and professional networks in their nation. WMI Scholars and Alumni are encouraged to create strong bonds and assist one another throughout the process of succeeding academically and professionally through the creation of WMI Fellowship groups.
These groups are founded by WMI Scholars & Alumni and have led to the building of support systems that provide networking, mentorship opportunities and group community service projects and activities.
Thirteen WMI Fellowships have been established in Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe! If you are from one of these nations, reach out to one of the current leaders and introduce yourself.
If you want to start a WMI Fellowship in your nation, or an existing Fellowship interested in the Fellowship Development Fund check out the Fellowship resources.
Ghana
Ernest Cudjoe Anorbor, Chairperson
Kenya
Caleb Mukwanah, Chairperson
Liberia
John S. Anthony, Chairperson
Malawi
Patrick Banda, President
Mexico
William Arael Arista Saldana, President
Nigeria
Mariam Sulleiman, President
Zimbabwe
Sihlobo Khumalo, Chairperson
Rwanda
Jean de Dieu Hategekimana, Chairperson
Sierra Leone
Esther Goma, Head of Fellowship
South Sudan
Lee Victor, Chairperson
Uganda
Richard Muzingu, Chairperson
Zambia
Marriam Fadika, Chairperson
Nepal
Deekshanta Sitaula, Group Leaders
Connect with WMI Scholars
WMI Dream Big Conferences
The Dream Big Conference brings together current Scholars and Alumni to learn, network, and create in-country WMI Fellowship groups. All WMI Scholars and Alumni are invited to attend the conferences, which take place every three years. Participants are provided partial travel stipends and are encouraged to raise funds themselves to make this opportunity a reality. Conference attendees participate in workshops, panels, team-building exercises, and community service activities. They hear from inspirational speakers and form new bonds and networks. The next WMI Dream Big Conference will take place in Nairobi, Kenya.
Global Advisory Board
The Global Advisory Board was created in 2019 and is your opportunity as a WMI Scholar or Alumni to actively impact and influence the future of the Scholar and Alumni Journey experience and new WMI programs. WMI Global Advisory Board Members are invested in the scholar experience and exemplify the values of community leadership, partnership, and honesty. Board members have the responsibility to serve as the collective voice of WMI Scholars and Alumni and will provide direction and recommendations on a wide variety of issues to the Wells Mountain Initiative organization. Does this sound like you? If so, learn more on the Global Advisory Board page.
WMI Medical Scholar Resources
WMI is building a strong network for Medical Scholars and Alumni which will help with career development in different fields, which in turn helps them give back to their communities. If you are studying or have graduated with a degree in medicine and surgery, clinical medicine, public/community health, pharmacy, medical laboratories, nursing/midwifery, psychology/counseling, or dentistry continue learning more about the additional support being provided. Click here to learn more.
Educate Your Own Initiative
The Educate Your Own initiative is our way as WMI Scholars and Alumni who have and continue to benefit from the WMI Scholars Program to give the same opportunity to at least one more deserving young person in the developing world. We want to pay-it-forward and educate our own. The ultimate goal of supporting one of our own is to ensure that the deserving scholar is able to continue their studies, graduates from university, and grows as a person that creates positive impacts in their society. To learn more about this scholar-led initiative and how to become an EYO Representative click here.
WMI Online
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WMI Student Scholars and Alumni Facebook Group
Only WMI Scholars and Alumni have access to membership within this group. We encourage you to introduce yourself in a post here, share your community service involvements, accomplishments and ideas.
WMI Contact
scholars@wellsmountaininitiative.org