What is MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2019?
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2019 is an excellent opportunity for students above 18 years of age who wish to pursue their higher education in the U.S. or Canada. Offered by MPOWER Financing, this scholarship program provides financial support to international students who enrol in any of the MPOWER partner colleges and universities.
Through this scholarship program, MPOWER Financing aims to support international students and their career aspirations. Unlike other scholarships that come with restrictions and entry fees, this program is widely accessible. Students can receive a scholarship valued at USD 5000.
Who is offering this scholarship ?
This scholarship is being offered by MPOWER Financing. It is an organisation that works to enable students around the world to achieve their academic and professional aspirations through its loan services.
Who can apply for this scholarship ?
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:
1. Be 18 years or older
2. Have been accepted or enrolled at a full-time program at a U.S. or Canadian school that is an MPOWER Partner College or University
3. Have one of the following immigration statuses:
(a) For study at a U.S. partner college or university: F1 visa status, Green Card holder (permanent resident) status, or a DACA recipient status
(a) For study at a Canadian partner college or university: permanent resident or Canadian study permit holder
What are the benefits ?
A total of four scholarships will be awarded to international and DACA students, with each scholarship worth USD 5000.
How can you apply ?
Follow the below steps to apply:
Step 1: Visit the online application link.
Step 2: Enter the Click on "Apply for this scholarship: Get Started".
Step 3: Provide personal and academic details.
Step 4: Pick one question to answer and provide a short essay response in maximum 1000 words.
Step 5: Complete the application form and submit.
What are the selection criteria ?
The scholarship recipients will be selected solely based on their short essay responses. The essays will be judged on-
1. Grammar, vocabulary and clarity
2. Creativity
3. Insightfulness and power of story
Note: Scholarship essays will be judged blindly by an unbiased committee within MPOWER.
Terms and Conditions
1. MPOWER Partner Universities and Colleges: Find the detailed list here.
2. From the four scholarships to be awarded, two will be given in April 2019 and two in October 2019.
3. Any transfer or attempted transfer of scholarship shall be void.
4. The scholarship winners will be notified within 3 weeks of the deadline.
5. All the winners will be required to submit a completed and signed Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability & Publicity Release.
6. Information collected from entrants in connection with a contest is subject to the Sponsor's Privacy Policy.
Contact details
Maureen Klovers
Director of Social Impact
Email: Maureen.klovers@mpowerfinancing.com
Phone: 1-703-772-8437