The Mensa Foundation awards over $200,000 in scholarships annually, supporting students worldwide in achieving their educational and career aspirations.
Scholarship Details
- Open to students pursuing education at accredited institutions around the world
- Selection based on a 550-word essay describing academic and career goals
- Application period opens September 15 and closes January 15th
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to students enrolled in or planning to enroll at an accredited educational institution for the coming academic year
- Applicants must submit an original essay written in English
- Scholarships are awarded based solely on essay content; Mensa membership is not required
Application Process
- Visit the Mensa Foundation’s AwardSpring scholarship portal to access the online application
- Complete all required fields accurately, including personal and educational information
- Write and submit a 550-word (or fewer) essay describing your academic and professional goals and how your experiences will help you achieve them
- Upload a resume or CV summarizing academic achievements, work experience, and extracurricular involvement
- Certify that the essay and application materials are your own original work before submitting
Mensa has three purposes, which are outlined in its constitution; To identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity, to encourage research into the nature, characteristics and uses of intelligence, and to provide a stimulating intellectual and social environment for its members.
