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APPLY NOW: MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship

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Mercy Awofiranye

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Female students studying STEM-related courses in the United States and Canada are now eligible to apply for the MPower Women in STEM Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to empower women and encourage them to explore the STEM field. Every year, MPOWER awards the Women in STEM scholarships to international/DACA female students who are currently enrolled or have been accepted to study full-time in a STEM degree program at a program MPOWER supports in the United States or Canada. For more scholarship updates, subscribe to our newsletter.

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Scholarship Deadline

The deadline for the MPower Women in STEM scholarship is June 20, 2024.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship benefits for the successful applicants are listed below:

Grand Prize: US$6,000
Runner-Up: US$2,000
Honorable Mention: US$1,000

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates interested in applying for the MPower Women in STEM Scholarships must meet the following eligibility requirements:

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

Eligible Courses

Interested applicants should be studying in any of the following fields:

Biology/Life Sciences
Computer & Information Systems
Engineering
Health Professions
Mathematics
Psychology
Aviation
Nursing
Dental/Orthodontics
Chemistry
Applied Science
Game Design & Development
Computer Animation
Criminal & Forensic Science
Geology
Medicine
Nutrition
Physics and Science

Application Process

The application process for the MPower Women in STEM scholarship is online. To begin your application, click this link. For more information, visit the official webpage.

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Mercy Awofiranye

Mercy Awofiranye is a writer, storyteller, and study abroad counselor who has spent nearly a decade turning complex information into engaging and helpful content. With over 1,000 education-focused articles and scholarship posts online, she has built a reputation for making study abroad opportunities clearer and more accessible. She currently works as a study abroad counselor at EdXtra, leveraging her expertise to guide students through their academic journeys. She holds certifications in the United States Counselor Course from ABCC and Ethical Business Practice in International Student Recruitment from TrainHub, reinforcing her commitment to ethical and informed student advising. Beyond writing and counseling, Mercy enjoys reading, cooking, and exploring new ideas because for her, learning never stops.