MPower Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US & Canada
MPower Financing offers three annual scholarship rounds (Global Citizen, Women in STEM, MBA) for international and DACA students at 400+ US and Canadian universities. Awards, eligibility, deadlines.
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At a glance
- Sponsor
- MPower Financing (US-based no-cosigner lender)
- Level
- Undergraduate, graduate, MBA
- Funding
- US$1,000–US$5,000 per award; multiple winners per round
- Deadline
- Three rounds per year — typically Mar / Jul / Dec
Who is eligible
- International student (or DACA / refugee / asylum-approved status) admitted to or enrolled at one of MPower's 400+ supported US or Canadian schools.
- Open to undergraduate, graduate and MBA candidates depending on the round.
- Strong personal essay; finalists submit a short video.
- No purchase, application fee or MPower loan required to apply.
What the award covers
- MPower Global Citizen Scholarship — multiple awards each round
- MPower Women in STEM Scholarship — annual
- MPower MBA Scholarship — for admitted MBA candidates
- Awards range from US$1,000–US$5,000 and are paid directly to the school or to the student
How to apply
- Confirm your university is on MPower's supported-school list (mpowerfinancing.com).
- Open the active round on the MPower Scholarships page.
- Write a 500–750 word essay matching the round's prompt (community impact, women in STEM, leadership).
- Submit before the round deadline; shortlisted candidates record a 60-second video.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to take an MPower loan to apply?
No. The scholarships are completely separate from MPower's lending product — there is no obligation to borrow.
Are African students eligible?
Yes — African applicants admitted to or enrolled at any of MPower's 400+ supported US or Canadian schools are eligible.
How many rounds are there each year?
MPower typically runs three application rounds per year, often closing in early March, mid-July and early December.
Is MPower a fully funded scholarship?
No. MPower awards are top-up scholarships of US$1,000–US$5,000. Combine them with university aid or a Lovable scholarship hub search to close your funding gap.