The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarship Description
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.