MPOWER 2026 Global Citizen Scholarship for International and DACA Students
by MPOWER
Canada
MPOWER
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Description
A scholarship for international and DACA students pursuing full-time degree programs at MPOWER-supported schools in the U.S. or Canada. No requirement to be an MPOWER loan borrower to apply.
Full Description
Designed to reflect the wide range of backgrounds among MPOWER's international and DACA student community, this award recognizes globally-minded, multilingual, culturally competent students. Applicants do not need to be MPOWER borrowers to be considered.
Amount
USD 1,000 – 8,000
Funding Types
Apply
Application LinkDeadline
Dec 31, 2026
136 days remaining
Benefits
- Grand Prize: $8,000
- First Runner-up: $2,000
- Second Runner-up: $1,000
How to Apply
All eligible students must complete the application form and submit the essay, whether or not you are an MPOWER borrower.
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Required Documents
- Completed application form, including a 300–500 word essay response to the provided essay question.
- Incomplete essays will not be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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:
- Has a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.
- Is protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Is a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder)
- For study in Canada, this means the applicant meets one of these criteria:
- Is a Canadian permanent resident
- Has a valid Canadian study permit
- For study in the U.S., this means that the applicant meets one of these criteria:
