Global Citizen Scholarship

We’ve intentionally designed the Global Citizen Scholarship to be as broad as possible to match the broad, diverse experiences of international and DACA students. There’s no requirement to be an MPOWER borrower to apply!

Awards:
Grand Prize: $8,000
First Runner-Up: $2,000
Second Runner-Up: $1,000


Eligibility Requirements:
- Be accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports, and
-Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable:
For study in the U.S., this means that the applicant meets one of these criteria:
1) Has a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.
2) Is protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
3) Is a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder)

For study in Canada, this means the applicant meets one of these criteria:
1) Is a Canadian permanent resident
2) Has a valid Canadian study permit