- 2025 Mensa International Scholarship Winners
The Mensa Education and Research Foundation (Mensa Foundation) has announced the winners of the 2025 Mensa International and Ed Vincent Scholarships. Applicants submit an essay of up to 550 words explaining their career, academic or vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals.
The Mensa International Scholarship is open to international (non-American) Mensans studying at non-American universities or colleges. 2025 winners are:
USD $2, 000 – Karine Grenier of Mensa France
USD $1,000 – Alkistis Kallinikou of Mensa Belgium
USD $1,000 – Patric Gudis of Mensa Germany
USD $1,000 – Giorgio Ratti of Mensa Italy
The Ed Vincent International Scholarship is open to international (non-American) Mensans studying at American universities or colleges. The 2025 winner is:
USD $1,000 – Creagh Factor of British Mensa
A dedicated panel of international Mensan judges scores the essays and they deserve to be recognised and applauded for their efforts. The 2025 judges were: Andreas Athanasakis (Mensa Greece), Aleksandra Borovic (Mensa Serbia), Willem Bouwens (Mensa Netherlands), Zabeda Abdul Hamid (Mensa Malaysia), Cinthia Reyes (Mensa Mexico) and Elissa Rudolph (American Mensa), Riaan Thomson (Mensa South Africa).
The 2026 scholarship program opens on September 15, 2025 and entries will be accepted up to January 15, 2026. All international (non-American) Mensans who are studying at universities and colleges are welcome to apply. Please see Scholarships for further details.
Important – Only current Mensa members are eligible to apply. Lapsed members will be disqualified. Make sure your membership stays current. Also, overreliance upon AI apps to compose essays will also result in disqualifica tion. The judges prefer to feel the heart and soul of the Mensan in the essays, rather than formulaic, soulless AI text.
Vicki Herd – International Scholarship Chair
2. Welcome to Düsseldorf
The International Mensa Gathering called IBD+ will take place from
October 23rd to 26th, 2025. Mensans and their friends worldwide are invited to Düsseldorf, Germany, for IBD+, a vibrant gathering surrounding the International Board of Directors’ (IBD) meeting.
With over 200 activities — lectures, workshops, company tours, escape games and museum visits — IBD+ offers a unique chance to connect, learn, and enjoy time with fellow Mensans.
Details, schedule, travel, and accommodation information are at
You can register here: https://db.mensa.de/edetail?mpn=Events&eid=5075313500002
We look forward to welcoming you!
Your IBD+ Organising Committee
[email protected]
- Join us at the 2025 Australian Mensa Conference!
October 10–12, 2025 — Brisbane, Australia
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Australian Mensa Conference in sunny Brisbane! Expect sightseeing tours, walking adventures, inspiring speakers, and plenty of games and challenges!
With 47% of Australian Mensa members under the age of 18, we’re excited to offer three tailored programs:
- An adult program
- A high school-aged program
- A primary school-aged program
Come and enjoy true Aussie hospitality — there’s something for everyone!
Learn more and register here: https://amc25.org
Reprinted from the Mensa World Journal, issue no. 152, September 2025, Editor, Kate Nacard.”
