At MPOWER, we believe that we are not only expanding opportunities for higher education. We also train graduates with global vision, multilingualism and cultural abilities to prepare for solving the world's most pressing scientific, technical, commercial and public policy issues!
To recognize the extraordinary potential of these students, we created the MPOWER Global Citizenship Scholarship. We intend to design this scholarship program as comprehensive as possible to match the wide and diverse experience of international students. You do not need to be an MPOWER borrower to apply!
Application Criteria for MPOWER Global Citizen in USA
- 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
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.
Eligible Nationalities for MPOWER Global Citizen in USA
All nationalities planning to study at any institution that Mpower supports either in Canada or USA
Essay Question:
Essay questions: answer the following questions in the format you want. You can write articles, poems, PowerPoints or other written materials up to 2500 characters, or upload media files up to 5MB.
- Describe how you have an impact in your home country (or adoption) country or the entire international or scientific community,
- how you will continue to do so after completing your studies, and
- how your education will directly contribute Your ability to achieve these goals. Maximum number of characters: 2500 or upload media files smaller than 5MB
How will the winners be selected?
Winners will only be selected based on their submitted work. MPOWER will select the winners based on:
- the quality of the applicant's article; the article should show clear ideas, compelling goals and visions, and excellent communication skills in English;
- the applicant's expected field of study is related to their degree there is a clear connection between goals and ambitions, and
- the potential of applicants as scientists, entrepreneurs, leaders and / or agents of change, will have a positive impact.