Who is eligible for an MPOWER scholarship?
You’re eligible to apply for an MPOWER international student scholarship if you’re:
Our international student scholarships support future leaders and are designed to help as many students as possible. In addition to a variety of specific scholarships like those for DACA students, and women in STEM, we also offer unique monthly scholarship opportunities. Each month the topic for submission will change, past examples include Back to School Advice and Embracing and Overcoming Challenges. Check back each month for updates.
Deadline: Last day of each month
Awards: Three awards of US$1,000
For students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program at a school MPOWER supports. New topics are announced each month.
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Awards: US$1,000 – US$8,000
For students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program at a school MPOWER supports.
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Awards: US$1,000 – US$5,000
For women in STEM fields who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program at a school MPOWER supports.
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Awards: US$1,000 – US$5,000
For MBA students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program at a school MPOWER supports.
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Awards: US$500 – US$5,000
For Chinese international graduate students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program at a school MPOWER supports.
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Awards: US$1,000 – US$5,000
For Indian Citizens who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree at a school MPOWER supports.
MPOWER scholarship spotlight
Since 2018, we’ve supported international students and DACA students with the scholarships and support they need to soar academically. Check out our past winners’ inspiring stories.
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Following MPOWER’s selection of winners, MPOWER will verify their eligibility. Following verification, all winners will be sent a Release Form. Following MPOWER’s receipt of a winner’s executed Release Form, MPOWER will disburse the funds directly to the winner’s college/university, subject to the requirements of any applicable U.S. or Canadian laws. In the event that a winner cannot be verified, or fails or refuses to execute the Release Form, such person becomes ineligible for the scholarship, and MPOWER will select a replacement winner.
We expect to notify the winners within 8 weeks of the application deadline.
Winners will be selected based solely on their essay submission. MPOWER will select winners based on:
You must have your visa stamped in your passport by the closing date of the scholarship application date.
All eligible students must complete the application form to enter the scholarship.
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