MPOWER Financing created the MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship as a way of reaffirming their commitment in addressing inequality in education, and in recognition of the extraordinary potential of women in the sciences. Application for the MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship is not restricted to MPOWER borrowers only.
The MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship is an international scholarship program that is committed to empower high-potential global citizens to realize their educational aspirations and become tomorrow’s leading scientists and innovators. The scheme focuses on women who will use their STEM degree to benefit society and the planet and who have the potential to serve as role models and advocates for women in STEM.
The National Center for Education Statistics reported that 32% of STEM degrees in the U.S. were awarded to women in one year. Women majoring in computer engineering, nuclear science and software development, amongst others, should not be challenged in funding their dream. In addition, the Society of Women Engineers found that gender inequities are especially pronounced in engineering and computer science, with just 20% of bachelor’s degrees in engineering and computer science held by women.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship covers the following awards:
- Grand Prize: US$6,000
- Runner-Up: US$2,000
- Honorable Mention: US$1,000
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Women in STEM Scholarship:
- You must have been accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at an MPOWER-eligible school in the U.S. or Canada.
- You must be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable:
- For study in the U.S., you must:
- Have a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.
- Be protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Be a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder)
- For study in Canada, you must:
- Be a Canadian permanent resident
- Have a valid Canadian study permit
- For study in the U.S., you must:
Note that this scholarship is specifically created for international and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students. Please, U.S. citizens wishing to study in the U.S. and Canadian citizens wishing to study in Canada are not eligible for this scholarship.
Application Deadline
December 31, 2024.