MPOWER Financing - Global Citizen Scholarship

Awarded by : MPOWER Financing

Updated on Jul 01, 2026
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

MPOWER Financing - Global Citizen Scholarship

  • Applicable for

    All universities in India +237 more

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 7,56,904/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    3

  • Course Level

    Bachelors & Masters

  • Intake year

    Sep 2027

  • Final application deadline

    31 Dec 2026

  • Type of scholarships

    Need, Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • Global Citizen Scholarship is 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!

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Bachelors Diploma, Masters Certificate, Masters Degree, Masters Diploma, PhD

This scholarship is applicable for all universities in India, UK, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand +233 more

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 8,000 => Rs 7,56,904

Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 96.57 (last updated 28th July 2026)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ×Not covered in scholarship
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

Awards:

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

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 3

  • MPOWER will offer one $8,000 grand prize, one $2,000 scholarship for the first runner-up and one $1,000 scholarship for the second runner-up.

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12 Required
UG Required

Eligibility

  • 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

Preference will be given to following candidates:

Winners will be selected based solely on their essay submission. MPOWER will select winners based on:

  • The quality of the applicant’s essay; the essay should demonstrate clarity of thought, a compelling goals and vision, and superior communication skills in English;
  • The extent to which there is a clear nexus between the applicant’s intended field of study and his/her goals and aspirations; and
  • The applicant’s potential as a scientist, entrepreneur, leader, and/or change-maker who will make a positive impact.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +236 more

Application Process for this scholarship

  • Official Transcripts 
  • English Proficiency Proof 
  • Essay 

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date December 31, 2026
  • The application deadline for this cycle is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on December 31, 2026.
 
 
 

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/global-citizen#FAQ_GCS
Phone number +1-202-417-3800

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