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MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship 2020 (USA & Canada)

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Franklin Duru

Admissions & Curriculum Analyst

April 27, 2020

MPOWER Financing has launched the 2020 Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Scholarship Program. The initiative supports high-potential international female students pursuing full-time STEM degrees in the United States or Canada who aim to serve as role models and advocates for women in science and innovation.

Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Scholarship Program for Study in USA or Canada 2020

Scholarship Prizes

  • Grand Prize (1 Winner): $3,000
  • Honorable Mentions (2 Winners): $1,000 each

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a female student accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time STEM degree programme (Undergraduate or Master's) at a US or Canadian institution supported by MPOWER.
  • Must be an international student legally permitted to study in the US or Canada:
    • For study in the US, you must hold a valid US study visa, be protected under DACA, or be a US permanent resident (Green Card holder).

How to Apply

Submit your online application via the MPOWER Women in STEM application portal. You can also check the list of supported universities at mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/women-in-stem.

Application Deadline: 31st December 2020.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Stephanie Alabi

Apr 27, 2020

Do I have to take a student loan from MPOWER to be eligible for their Women in STEM scholarship?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Apr 27, 2020

No, Stephanie. You do not need to be an MPOWER loan borrower to apply; you only need to be enrolled or accepted at one of the 350+ US or Canadian universities on their supported schools list.

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