Undergraduate, MastersCash awards $1,000–$10,000 per cycle (no-cosigner education loans available separately)

MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada

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Provider: Various
Host country: United States
Deadline: Multiple cycles per year (check MPOWER scholarship page)
Region: Americas

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: International students admitted to one of MPOWER's 400+ partner universities in the US or Canada.
Funding: Cash awards $1,000–$10,000 per cycle (no-cosigner education loans available separately)
Study level: Undergraduate, Masters
Deadline: Multiple cycles per year (check MPOWER scholarship page)

Key eligibility criteria

International students admitted to one of MPOWER's 400+ partner universities in the US or Canada.

About the MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada (2026)

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. ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MPOWER-Global-Citizen-Scholarships-1024x597-1.png?resize=1024%2C597&ssl=1)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. ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MPOWER-Financing.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)Photo by **[Christina Morillo](https://www.pexels.com/@divinetechygirl?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels)** from **[Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/two-woman-in-black-sits-on-chair-near-table-1181605/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels)** ### **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/). * * * _So, you’ve been accepted to study in the US. Now what? 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MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada eligibility

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International students admitted to one of MPOWER's 400+ partner universities in the US or Canada.

MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada document information

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How to apply for the MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada 2026

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Consult https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/blog/global-citizen-scholarship-winners-april-2022 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: International students admitted to one of MPOWER's 400+ partner universities in the US or Canada.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Listed deadline information: Multiple cycles per year (check MPOWER scholarship page). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: Multiple cycles per year (check MPOWER scholarship page). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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Planning suggestion: 1 month out
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Multiple cycles per year (check MPOWER scholarship page)
Provider deadline information: Multiple cycles per year (check MPOWER scholarship page). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada?+

International students admitted to one of MPOWER's 400+ partner universities in the US or Canada.

What funding does the MPOWER Financing Scholarships for International Students in the US and Canada offer?+

Listed funding: Cash awards $1,000–$10,000 per cycle (no-cosigner education loans available separately). Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: Multiple cycles per year (check MPOWER scholarship page). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/blog/global-citizen-scholarship-winners-april-2022 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: International students admitted to one of MPOWER's 400+ partner universities in the US or Canada.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Multiple cycles per year (check MPOWER scholarship page). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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