Deadline:
January 15, 2025
Location(s)
South Africa
Overview
MMEG supports women from developing countries in their pursuit of higher education. Our organization draws inspiration from Margaret McNamara, and her vision of education and gender equality.
Details
Our organization draws inspiration from Margaret McNamara, and her vision of education and gender equality. Margaret used her influence as wife of Robert McNamara, the World Bank's fifth President, to advocate for the recognition and inclusion of these critical elements of development programs. Before her death, she was awarded the highest civilian distinction in the United States, the Medal of Honor, in recognition of her important contributions.
OUR MISSION
The Margaret McNamara Education Grants (formerly known as MMMF) is a nonprofit, public charity founded in 1981, which awards education grants to exceptional women from developing countries, who are at least 25 years old, and enrolled at universities in the US, Canada and select universities in South Africa and Latin America.
MMEG has supported 416 exceptional women from more than 75 countries, who are inspired to improve the lives of women and children around the world.
US & CANADA PROGRAM
Applications are accepted between September 15 - January 15. Queries may be addressed to us-canada@mmeg.org during this period.
In addition to the general eligibility criteria, an applicant must:
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already be enrolled as a full time student, with relevant student visa in national passport, and plan to continue studying full time in the following academic year;
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not hold US citizenship or permanent residency (green card) or Canadian citizenship or Canadian landed immigrant status
Remember to read the Application Checklist & FAQs before applying, and select the "US-Canada program" in the first question of the application. If the program name does not appear, the program may be closed to new applications.
The results will be announced on our web page at the end of March 2025. Successful candidates will be informed personally.
TRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
This program accepts applications between September 15 and January 15. Queries may be addressed to trinity@mmeg.org during this period. The results will be announced on our web page at the end of March 2025. Successful candidates will be informed personally.
In addition to the above criteria, an applicant must:
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already be enrolled part time (minimum of 2 courses per semester or term) or full time student at Trinity Washington University, and plan to continue studying in the following academic term;
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not be related to Trinity staff
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In addition to international students, US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply
Remember to read the Application Checklist & FAQs before applying, and select "Trinity program" in the first question of the application. If the program name does not appear, the program may be closed to new applications.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
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Be at least 25 years old at time of application deadline (see specific regional program application below);
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Be a national of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List (except for the Trinity Washington University program);
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Be enrolled (not just accepted) at an accredited academic institution when submitting application; and plan to be enrolled for a full academic term after award of the grant by the Board;
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Not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund or Inter-American Development Bank staff member or spouse;
In addition to the above criteria, an applicant must:
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already be enrolled part time (minimum of 2 courses per semester or term) or full time at one of the universities listed below:
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University of the Witwatersrand
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University of Cape Town
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University of Stellenbosch
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University of Pretoria
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University of the Free State
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be enrolled for at least one more academic term (the term between January to July 2020)
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Applicants applying from eligible countries other than South Africa must hold a study permit for South Africa.
Dates
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
- In past years, grants of up to US$15,000 have been awarded in the US-Canada program, and up to US$7,000 in the Africa, Latin America, and Trinity programs. Grant amounts may vary, based on exchange rates and availability of funds.
- Grant funds are disbursed each year in May and June for the US-Canada and Trinity programs, in January and February for the South Africa program and in February and March for the Latin America program.
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