As part of the final step to receive your scholarship, you are required to complete and submit two documents for compliance purposes before we can transfer your scholarship.

1. Self-Certification for Tax Purposes

2. Form W-8BEN

Please follow the instructions below carefully.

1. Self-Certification for Tax Purposes

Download the document here.

You must complete all fields in this form except the one labeled:

“Address-ID” – this field should be left blank.

Ensure the information provided is accurate, sign and date the form before submitting. Your signature must not be a digital signature, but one with a real pencil.

2. Form W-8BEN (Rev. 10-2021)

Download the document here.

Please only complete the following sections:

• Your name Name of individual (Line 1)

• Country of citizenship (Line 2)

• Permanent residence address (Line 3) – must not be a P.O. Box

• Mailing address (Line 4)

• Foreign tax identifying number (Line 6a) – typically your national tax number (TIN). If you do not have one, you can leave this blank.

• Date of birth (Line 8)

• Also complete the certification section at the bottom:

• Tick the checkbox confirming your capacity to sign

• Sign the form, your signature must not be a digital signature, but one with a real pencil.

• Print your name

• Enter the date in MM-DD-YYYY format

Leave all other fields blank unless you have been specifically instructed otherwise.

Submission

Once both documents are completed:

• Review all information to ensure it is correct and complete

• Submit the documents using the upload portal or email provided in your scholarship confirmation email