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!
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Scholarships awarded annually to international and DACA students enrolled at schools MPOWER supports.
Awards:
- Grand Prize: $8,000
- First Runner-Up: $2,000
- Second Runner-Up: $1,000
Eligibility Requirements:
- 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
- For study in the U.S., this means that the applicant meets one of these criteria:
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.
Apply Here: Global Citizen Scholarship
Who is eligible to apply for the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship?
- 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 is either a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, or has a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.
- For study in Canada, this means the applicant is either a Canadian permanent resident or 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.
- You do not need to be an MPOWER borrower or applicant to apply for the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship as long as you meet the eligibility criteria set forth above. How can I apply for this scholarship? All eligible students must complete the application form and submit the essay, whether or not you are an MPOWER borrower. Must i have my visa approved by the time i apply? You must have your visa stamped in your passport by the closing date of the competition.
