Women in STEM 2020 Scholarship Program - USA or Canada

Published: 27 Apr 2020

Application for the 2020 Women in STEM scholarship is currently being accepted by the scholarship board.

 In keeping with MPOWER’s commitment to empower high-potential global citizens to realize their educational aspirations—and become tomorrow’s leading scientists  and innovators —this scholarship program will focus 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.

STEM Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	December 31, 2020
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Canada, United States
Type	Masters
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	STEM Club
Gender	Women

Benefits of STEM Masters Scholarship

The scholarship is worth:

1. Grand Prize: $3,000
2. Honorable Mentions (2): $1,000

STEM Masters Scholarship Courses

• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Sciences
• Technology

Requirements for STEM Masters Scholarship

The student must:

1. Be accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports, and
2. Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable:
   1. For study in the U.S., this means that the applicant meets one of these criteria:
      1. Has a valid visa that permits study in the U.S. or
      2. Is protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) , or
      3. Is a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder).
   2. For study in Canada, this means the applicant meets one of these criteria:
      1. Is a Canadian permanent resident, or
      2. Has a valid Canadian study permit

They have created this scholarship specifically for international and DACA students. Therefore, U.S. citizens wishing to study in the U.S. and Canadian citizens wishing to study in Canada are not eligible for this scholarship.

Selection Criteria: MPOWER will select winners based on:

1. The quality of the applicant’s written essays; the essays should demonstrate clarity of thought, compelling goals and vision, and superior writing skills in English;
2. The applicant’s record of academic and (if applicable) professional distinction;
3. The applicant’s potential to make significant contributions in a STEM field that will benefit people and/or the planet; and
4. The applicant’s track record and/or potential as a role model and advocate for women and girls in STEM.

Application Deadline

December 31, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to STEM Club on www.mpowerfinancing.com to apply