MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada
MPOWER Financing shall be awarding three scholarships for international students. The recipients must be currently enrolled in an MPOWER Financing partner college or university for study in the US and in Canada., Post a Comment
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MPOWER Financing shall be awarding three scholarships for international students. The recipients must be currently enrolled in an MPOWER Financing partner college or university for study in the US and in Canada.
In recognition of the extraordinary potential of scholars, they have created the [MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship](https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/global-citizen/). **The grant shall be closing its application by July 20, 2021.**
To match the broad, diverse experiences of international and [Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals](https://students.wustl.edu/what-is-daca/#:~:text=The%20purpose%20of%20DACA%20is,two%20years%2C%20subject%20to%20renewal.) (DACA) students, the organization has intentionally designed the Global Citizen Scholarship to be as broad as possible. There’s no requirement to be an MPOWER borrower to apply.
Photo from: MPOWER Financing website ( [https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/global-citizen/](https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/global-citizen/))
### **Who Can Apply for MPOWER Scholarships?**
The international scholarships are open for students who fit in the following descriptions:
- Scholars must be accepted at or enrolled in a full-time degree program at a US or Canadian school that MPOWER supports.
- The said students must be allowed to legally study in the US or Canada.
- **FOR STUDY IN THE US**, this means that the applicant meets at least one valid criterion. First, applicants must have a valid visa that permits study in the U.S. On another note, they must be protected under DACA. Lastly, they should hold a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder).
- **FOR STUDY IN CANADA**, the student must be a Canadian permanent resident. They should also have a valid Canadian study permit.
- Finally, MPOWER wants someone who is excited to share their dreams with the MPOWER team and the world.
### **What are the Benefits for International students?**
MPOWER Financing Scholarships annually award international and DACA students.
Two $1,000 honorable mention beneficiaries and one grand prize of $5,000. The scholarship is specifically made for international and DACA students. Therefore, US citizens wishing to study in the US and Canadian citizens wishing to study in Canada are not eligible for this scholarship.
MPOWER believes not just in expanding access to higher education. They also hope to create globally-minded, multi-lingual, culturally-competent graduates poised to take on the world’s most pressing problems in science, technology, business, and public policy.
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### **Process and Eligibility Requirements**
Award selection for MPOWER international scholarships will be based entirely on the judges’ scores of the submitted essays.
Evaluation will delve into an applicant’s grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Furthermore, judges will also look into organization of thoughts and ideas. They will consider creativity & originality, as well as overall quality & coherence.
The organizing team shall notify winners. In turn, winners must provide proof of enrollment and other documents for the purpose of verifying eligibility.
Start your application process now when you click on MPOWER Financing’s [MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship webpage](https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/scholarships-global-citizen/).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in US
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to US for the duration of the programme.
Is the MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.