MPOWER 2024 Global Citizen Scholarship for International and DACA Students, USA and Canada

MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship is awarded annually to international and DACA students enrolled at schools MPOWER supports. 

At MPOWER, we believe that we’re not just expanding access to higher education. We’re also creating globally-minded, multi-lingual, culturally-competent graduates poised to take on the world’s most pressing problems in science, technology, business, and public policy!

In recognition of the extraordinary potential of these students, we’ve created the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship. We’ve intentionally designed this scholarship program to be as broad as possible to match the broad, diverse experiences of international students. There’s no requirement to be an MPOWER borrower to apply!

MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship is Inspiring student changemakers from around the world–you could be next!

• Table of Content
• About MPOWER Financing
• MPOWER Financing Global Citizen Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of MPOWER Financing Global Citizen Scholarship
• Requirements for MPOWER Financing Global Citizen Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for MPOWER Financing Global Citizen Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MPOWER Financing

Higher education is key to this mobility but, unfortunately, millions of students struggle to get into or through school due to financial constraints. We’re tackling this pervasive issue by working with investors and universities to provide an innovative and forward-looking education financing product for students from around the world. We’re not just a student lender – our goal is to set students up for academic, professional, and financial successes.... continue reading

MPOWER Financing Global Citizen Scholarship

Application Deadline	31 Oct 2023
Country to study	Canada, United States
Type	Contest
Sponsor	MPOWER Financing
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of MPOWER Financing Global Citizen Scholarship

• Grand Prize: $10,000
• Honorable Mentions (2): $2,000

Requirements for MPOWER Financing Global Citizen Scholarship Qualification

• Be accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports, and
• Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable:
  • For study in the U.S., this means that the applicant meets one of these criteria:
    • Has a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.
    • Is protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
    • Is a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder)
  • For study in Canada, this means the applicant meets one of these criteria:
    • Is a Canadian permanent resident
    • Has a valid Canadian study permit

We have created this scholarship specifically for international and DACA students. Therefore, U.S. citizens wishing to study in the U.S. and Canadian citizens wishing to study in Canada are not eligible for this scholarship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for MPOWER Financing Global Citizen Scholarship

Winners will be selected based solely on their essay submission. MPOWER will select winners based on:

• The quality of the applicant’s essay; the essay should demonstrate clarity of thought, a compelling goals and vision, and superior communication skills in English;
• The extent to which there is a clear nexus between the applicant’s intended field of study and his/her goals and aspirations; and
• The applicant’s potential as a scientist, entrepreneur, leader, and/or change-maker who will make a positive impact.

Application Deadline

October 31, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to MPOWER Financing on www.mpowerfinancing.com to apply

For more details visit: MPOWER Financing website.