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MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship

MPOWER Financing
Amount
Grand prize US$8,000; runners-up US$2,000 and US$1,000
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
65 days left
Applications close
31 Dec 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
UndergraduatePostgraduate
Scheme type
International scheme
Coverage
All India
Study levels
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Listing
Source verified

Overview

US$8,000 grand prize for international students accepted at or enrolled in a full-time degree programme at a supported US or Canadian school. Closes 31 December 2026.

Amount & Benefits

Grand prize of US$8,000.
First runner-up US$2,000
second runner-up US$1,000.

Eligibility

Applicants must: Be accepted at or enrolled in a full-time degree programme at a US or Canadian school supported by MPOWER; Be an international or DACA student (valid US visa, DACA or Green Card; or Canadian PR / study permit); Not be a US citizen studying in the US or a Canadian citizen studying in Canada. MPOWER borrower status is not required.

Undergraduate Postgraduate INTERNATIONAL

Required documents

Proof of acceptance or enrolment at a supported US or Canadian school
Valid visa / study permit or DACA / permanent residency proof
Application essay as per the official guidelines

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Complete the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship application form
  3. 3
    Upload the required documents
  4. 4
    Submit before the deadline
  5. 5
    Shortlisted candidates go through the provider's official selection process before the final award

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The amount is credited to your bank account.

Indicative timeline

Applications open
01 Dec 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
31 Dec 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
15 Jan 2027
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
14 Feb 2027
Funds disbursed to students

Indicative only — the official schedule is set by MPOWER Financing.