Published: 20 May 2024 758 views
The MMEG mission is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in their countries. We are one of the few organizations who provide financial assistance to such women. In past years, grants of up to US$15,000 have been awarded in the US/Canada program, and US$7,000 in the Africa, Latin America and Trinity programs.
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. The Margaret McNamara Education Grants (formerly known as MMMF) is a nonprofit, public charity founded in 1981, which awards education grants to... continue reading
Application Deadline | 14 Sep 2024 |
Country to study | South Africa |
Type | Postgraduate |
Sponsor | Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) |
Gender | Women |
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
In addition to the above criteria, applicants must:
Estimated expenses should be calculated and expressed in Rand.
Before starting the MMEG application process, please scan the following documents in digital form (pdf preferred, jpeg or png):
Identification (ID) card with photo:
(a) national passport page with photo and date of birth, if studying outside your home country, or
(b) government/university-issued identity card with photo and birth date;
You will be asked to upload these documents at specific points in the on-line application form. You will also provide:
Two reference letters are required.
This program accepts applications between May 15 and September 14 (11:59pm Eastern Standard Time) each year. Successful candidates will be personally notified in December.
Queries may be addressed to [email protected]. The results will be announced on our web page in December.
All of the documents listed on Application Checklist are required to complete your application.
Failure to submit a complete application with ALL required documents by the close of the application period will result in ineligibility of the application, i.e., automatic exclusion of the applicant.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more details,visit MMEG website