Deadline: January 31, 2026
Applications are open for the MPOWER Financing Women in STEM Scholarship 2026. Scholarships are awarded annually to female international/DACA students currently enrolled or accepted to study full time in a STEM degree program at an MPOWER-eligible international study program in the United States or Canada.
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 international scholarship program focuses 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.
Scholarship
- Grand Prize: US$5,000
- First Runner-Up: US$2,000
- Second Runner-Up: US$1,000
Eligibility
- 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
- For study in the U.S., this means that the applicant meets one of these criteria:
Application
For more information, visit MPOWER Financing Women in STEM Scholarship.

