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MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2019

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Eligibility

Students enrolled at one of MPOWER's 200+ partner colleges in the US or Canada

Region

United States

Award

Scholarship valued at USD 5000

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

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.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • 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
  • Have one of the following immigration statuses:
    • For study at a U.S. partner college or university: F1 visa status, Green Card holder (permanent resident) status, or a DACA recipient status
    • For study at a Canadian partner college or university: permanent resident or Canadian study permit holder
Benefits

Total three scholarships will be awarded for July cycle offering USD 5,000, USD 3,000 and USD 2,000 respectively to selected scholars.  

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.

Selection Criteria

The scholarship recipients will be selected solely based on their short essay responses. The essays will be judged on-

  • Grammar, vocabulary and clarity
  • Creativity
  • Insightfulness and power of story

Note: Scholarship essays will be judged blindly by an unbiased committee within MPOWER.

Important documents
Terms and Conditions
  • MPOWER Partner Universities and Colleges: Find the detailed list here.
  • From the four scholarships to be awarded, two will be given in April 2019 and two in October 2019.
  • Any transfer or attempted transfer of scholarship shall be void.
  • The scholarship winners will be notified within 3 weeks of the deadline.
  • All the winners will be required to submit a completed and signed Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability & Publicity Release.
  • 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

 

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FAQ's

Q. Who is eligible to apply for the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship?
A.
To be eligible, the students must be enrolled or accepted at any of the MPOWER Partner College or University for a full-time program.

 

Q. How to apply to the scholarship?
A.
All eligible candidates must complete an application form to enter the scholarship contest.

 

Q. How will the winners be selected?
A.
The scholarship winners will be selected based on the short essay responses submitted by the applicants.

 

Q. How many scholarships are offered?
A.
A total of 4 scholarships worth USD 5000 will be awarded.

 

Q. When is the deadline to apply?
A.
 The application deadlines are April 15 and October 15 annually.

 

Q. When will the winners be notified?
A.
The winners of the scholarship will be notified within 3 weeks of the deadline date.

 

Q. When and how do the recipients receive the scholarship funds?
A.
 After the verification of the winner's eligibility, MPOWER will directly disburse the funds to the winner's college/university.

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