Before submitting your application, you can complete the practice budget form to familiarize yourself with the information required during the funding process.
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Congratulations! You're one step closer to your future with Waiser. Here's how Pay It Forward (PIF) works: we help you access the upfront funding you need for your education. Once you graduate and start working, you contribute a small portion of your income over a set period, helping fund the journey for the next student. It's not a loan. It's not a scholarship. It's a cycle of opportunity. Have questions? Reach out to us at pif@waiser.com.
Date of application *
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Confirm Email *
Gender * SelectMaleFemaleOther
Date of Birth *
Age
Currently enrolled? *
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Phone *
Confirm Phone *
Address *
CountryIndiaUSAOther
Where did you hear about us? LinkedInFacebookInstagramReferralGoogle SearchOther
LinkedIn Profile
Nationality * SelectIndianOther
Current Country * SelectIndiaOther
First Language
Second Language
Area you are from * SelectUrbanRural
Economic Status * SelectLowMiddleHigh
Father's Occupation
Mother's Occupation
Type of Education * SelectUndergraduatePostgraduate
Accepted in program? * SelectYesNo
Upload Acceptance Letter
Started program? * SelectYesNo
If not enrolled, explain
Mode of Study * Full-timePart-timeOnlineBlendedOther
Institution Name *
City *
Country * SelectIndiaOther
What is your field of study? *
Please add a link to the course/programme *
Expected Graduation Date *
Do you plan to pursue other qualifications * SelectYesNoNot Sure
If you answered "Yes" or "Not sure" above, please give more details about your future plans for continuing education.
How much funding are you requesting? *
By when do you need the funds? *
Do you have a bank account in your own name to receive funds, if awarded? * SelectYes - I have a bank account in my own name to receive fundsNo - I don't have a bank account in my own nameBut can open one for PIFNo - I don't have a bank account in my own name and it is unlikely I will be able to get one
What will you use the funding for? (Select all that apply) * Course fees (e.g. university tuition, course fees, lab fees, faculty fees)Housing Costs (e.g. rent, utilities)Living expenses (e.g. transportation, meals, software/hardware required for the course)Other
Tell us more on why you need this funding. (150 words) *
Which other sources of funding have you already pursued? Please provide details on both the successful and unsuccessful sources of additional funding. *
Students who receive this funding are expected to contribute a fixed percentage of their income over a mutually agreed upon period of time. These contributions are aggregated to fund more students' education goals. * [acceptance* contribution_agreement] I understand that this fund is not a scholarship and that my contribution is "paid forward" to fund other students' education goals.
What payment method can you use for your contributions? * Domestic Bank TransferInternational Bank TransferWallet Payments OnlineCard Payments OnlineOther
Other payment methods (please describe):
When you are advanced to the next part of the application process, you will be asked to transfer a nominal amount to demonstrate that you are able to make contributions. This amount will be non-refundable. Are you willing to do this? * [radio* transfer_amount use_label_element "Yes" "No" "I am not sure"]
Provide details about your most recent employment in the last five years. You may choose to share up to three. *
What was/is the gross monthly salary (in USD) of your most recent employment? *
Please detail what career and role you will pursue after you graduate? *
Expected gross monthly income (USD) after graduation in your home country. *
If you plan to work outside your home country after graduation, please detail your expected gross monthly income. (Please write 0 if you do not plan to work outside your home country) *
How do you expect this initial income to evolve throughout the first 10 years of your career? *
What sources have you used to reach these income figures? Include as many verifiable links/sources. *
[acceptance* declaration_1] By submitting this application, I verify that all information supplied by me is accurate and truthful.
[acceptance* declaration_2] By submitting this application, I grant permission for Global Fund For Education to use my personal information in conjunction with this application.
[acceptance* declaration_3] I have read and understood Global Fund For Education Data Protection Policy, and I give my consent to use my information.
Clicking "Next" will take you to the mandatory Budget Page. Your application is only complete once it is submitted. If your budget is not ready, you may click "Save" to continue later, or allow the browser pop-up to save your data for up to 7 days and return to complete your application.
Points To Note:
Please make sure you have filled in all information before submitting this form
Complete all figures in USD
Put "0" (zero) if no amount to be filled
Put "Not Applicable" if there is nothing to describe
If you have not filled in the form completely, we cannot review your funding application
If you need guidance, feel free to contact us.
Today *
Name *
Beginning of the period you will use this fund to cover your education costs *
End of the period you will use this fund to cover your education costs *
Academic fees per year (in USD) *
Specify what these academic fees cover
Years you still need to pay these academic fees for *
Housing costs per month (in USD) *
Specify what is included in your housing costs per month
Living costs per month (in USD) *
Specify what is included in your living costs per month
Will you be financially supporting your family during your studies? *
Will you be financially supporting your family after graduation? *
Feel free to add any context that may be helpful
Other costs per month (USD) *
Other Cost Details, if any
Your Personal Savings *
Total amount that your family contributes per month for your education (in USD) *
Total amount that you continue to earn per month (in USD) *
Complete the following space with all scholarships and/or fee discounts you were granted this year and/or will be granted in the future.
If you received a scholarship paid in instalments, enter the total amount.
If you receive fee discounts, enter the total discount until graduation.
Use the third row for all remaining scholarships if you have more than two.
If none, write "Not Applicable" and amount "0".
Scholarship Source 1 *
Scholarship Amount 1 *
Scholarship Source 2 *
Scholarship Amount 2 *
All Other Scholarship Sources (if any) *
All Other Scholarship Amount (if any) *
Other Monthly Income Sources
Other Monthly Income Amount
Please tell us if you are taking any loans from family, friends or banks and what are the terms of the loans.
If you have multiple loans, enter the major one first.
Combine remaining loans in Loan 2.
Loan Source 1
Loan Amount 1 (USD)
Interest Rate 1
Number of Years to Loan Maturity 1
Monthly Instalment to Pay 1 (USD)
Loan Source 2
Total Loan Amount 2
Interest Rate 2
Number of Years to Loan Maturity 2
Monthly Instalment to Pay 2 (USD)
On a scale of 1-10, how worried are you about your financial situation after graduation?
Total cost of your education from the funding date to your graduation (USD)
Total amount you already have available to finance your education (USD)
This is how much you still need (USD)
Number of months you need to fund your education for
Monthly obligations after graduation (family contributions and loan repayments)
