MPOWER Financing is committed to addressing inequality in education, recognizing the extraordinary potential of women in the sciences through the creation of the MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all eligible candidates, regardless of whether they are MPOWER borrowers.
In line with MPOWER’s mission to empower high-potential global citizens to achieve their educational goals and become future leaders in science and innovation, this scholarship program targets women who are pursuing degrees in STEM fields. The focus is on those who aim to use their STEM education to benefit society and the planet, and who have the potential to serve as role models and advocates for women in STEM.
This initiative not only supports women’s educational aspirations but also promotes diversity and inclusion within the STEM community. The MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship is an opportunity for talented women to receive financial assistance and encouragement, helping them to overcome barriers and make significant contributions to their fields.
The National Center for Education Statistics reported that 32 percent 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 have to find funding their dream a challenge. In addition, the Society of Women Engineers found that gender inequities are especially pronounced in engineering and computer science, with just 20 percent of bachelor’s degrees in engineering and computer science held by women.
For MPOWER’s CEO and co-founder Manu Smadja, these statistics represent a social challenge to address. “It’s critical for us as a society to have a meaningful representation of women shaping the science and technology of tomorrow. The world may look a lot different if we do a better job at enabling female talent to shape the technologies transforming healthcare, education, transportation, or cities for instance. By helping talented female students study and work in North America, we’re helping close the gender gap in the STEM workforce. But we’d like to do much more, and starting this new scholarship program for Women in STEM is yet another way to level the playing field.”
Benefits
Scholarships awarded annually to female international/DACA students who are currently enrolled or accepted to study full-time in a STEM degree program at a program MPOWER supports in the United States or Canada.
Awards:
- Grand Prize: US$6,000
- Runner-Up: US$2,000
- Honorable Mention: US$1,000
Requirements For The MPower Financing Women in STEM Scholarship Program.
- 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
- For study in the U.S., this means that the applicant meets one of these criteria:
We 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.
Method of Application
Visit the Official Website to Apply
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024.
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