Fund your studies
with a scholarship

Our international student scholarships are designed with your needs in mind.

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Who is eligible for an MPOWER scholarship?

You’re eligible to apply for an MPOWER international student scholarship if you’re:

  • Accepted or enrolled in a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports
  • An international student or DACA student permitted to legally study in the U.S. or Canada
  • Able to meet any additional criteria outlined for specific scholarships

Open scholarships

Our international student scholarships support future leaders and are designed to help as many students as possible. In addition to a variety of specific scholarships like those for DACA students, and women in STEM, we also offer unique monthly scholarship opportunities. Each month the topic for submission will change, past examples include Back to School Advice and Embracing and Overcoming Challenges. Check back each month for updates. 

Monthly Scholarship Series

Deadline: Last day of each month

Awards: Three awards of US$1,000

For students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program at a school MPOWER supports. New topics are announced each month.

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MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2024

Awards: US$2,000 – US$10,000

For students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program at a school MPOWER supports.

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Women in STEM Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2024

Awards: US$1,000 – US$6,000

For women in STEM fields who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program at a school MPOWER supports.

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MPOWER MBA Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2024

Awards: US$2,000 – US$10,000

For MBA students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program at a school MPOWER supports.

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MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship

Deadline:June 30, 2024

Awards: US$500 – US$5,000

For Chinese international graduate students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program at a school MPOWER supports.

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Sallie Mae® and MPOWER’s Excellence in STEM Award Program

Deadline: Last day of each month

Awards: US$1,000

For international graduate students demonstrating excellence in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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MPOWER scholarship spotlight

Since 2018, we’ve supported international students and DACA students with the scholarships and support they need to soar academically. Check out our past winners’ inspiring stories.

Yazid Barhoush

Global Citizen Scholarship - 2021

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Yazid is a master’s student at Drexel University, pursuing a degree in Public Health. “I am grateful to be selected as a finalist for the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship. This unconditional support will permit me to become a globally engaged individual who will contribute positively to global health.”

Xuxu Gou

Women in STEM - 2021

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Xuxu is a Ph.D. candidate at the Baylor College of Medicine. After completing her medical degree in China, she found her passion in translational research. She is a strong advocate for other women in STEM, and hopes to “accelerate the application of precision therapeutics to improve clinical outcomes for patients with metastatic cancer.”

Oreoluwa Arowojolu

Global Citizen Scholarship - 2020

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Ore is a Master’s student at Yale University, pursuing a degree in Healthcare Management. Ore earned a medical degree in Nigeria and his work has spanned across several fields, including cancer, heart disease, mental health.

Past MPOWER Scholarship Recipients

Since 2018, we have been dedicated to providing international students with scholarships and the financial aid they need to soar academically. Check out our past scholarship winners!

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