ย 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 worldโs 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.
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About MPOWER Financing
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Mpower Financingย is aย public-benefit corporationย whose stated mission is to reduce the financial barriers to international education. It is based inย Washington, DC, with an office inย Bangalore, India.ย It was founded by Manu Smadja and Michael Davis in 2014, both of whom attended INSEAD in Paris where they met. Mpower Financing offers itsย student loansย to students who cannot typically qualify for a loan from other banks or lenders unless they have a co-signer or collateral.
MPOWER 2023 Global Citizen Scholarship
- Scholarship Type :Undergraduate
- Organization: MPOWER Financing
- Study In: Canada
- Application Deadline:ย Unspecifiedย
Aim and Benefits of MPOWER 2023 Global Citizen Scholarship
- Grand Prize: $10,000
- Runner-Up: $2,000
- Honorable Mention: $2,000
Requirements for MPOWER 2023 Global Citizen Scholarship Qualification
- Applicant must receive enrollment 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 meetsย oneย of these criteria:
- Has a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.
- Gets protection 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 meetsย oneย 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 meetsย oneย of these criteria:
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Selection Criteria
Winners will be selected based solely on their essay submission. MPOWER will select winners based on:
- The quality of the applicantโs 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 applicantโs intended field of study and his/her goals and aspirations; and
- The applicantโs potential as a scientist, entrepreneur, leader, and/or change-maker who will make a positive impact.
Application Deadline
Unspecified
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go toย MPOWER Financing on www.mpowerfinancing.comย to apply
For more details, ,visit MPOWER website