Open Call for Women in STEM Scholarship (US and Canada)

Funding Information

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

Eligibility Criteria

• Be accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at an MPOWER-eligible school in the U.S. or Canada
• 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

Selection Criteria

• Entrants will be evaluated and selected based on:
  • 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;
  • The applicant’s record of academic and (if applicable) professional distinction;
  • The applicant’s potential to make significant contributions in a STEM field that will benefit people and or the planet; and
  • The applicant’s track record and or potential as a role model and advocate for women and girls in STEM.

For more information, visit MPOWER Financing.