MPOWER 2022 Global Citizen Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

Published: 28 Jun 2022

The Scholarships are awarded annually to international and DACA students enrolled at Universities MPOWER supports. They have intentionally designed this scholarship program to be as broad as possible to match the broad, diverse experiences of international students.

At MPOWER, they believe that they are not just expanding access to higher education. They are 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, they have created the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship.

MPOWER 2022 Global Citizen Scholarship

Application Deadline	July 15, 2022
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Canada
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	MPOWER Financing
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of MPOWER 2022 Global Citizen Scholarship

• Grand Prize: $10,000
• Runner-Up: $2,000
• Honorable Mention: $2,000

Requirements for MPOWER 2022 Global Citizen Scholarship

• Applicant must 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

Selection Process

Selection Criteria

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

July 15, 2022

How to Apply

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