Deadline:
September 14, 2024
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
MMEG supports women from developing countries in their pursuit of higher education.
Our organization draws inspiration from Margaret McNamara. 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."
WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED
In 1983, we awarded our first education grant to a Liberian woman who was studying nursing at Catholic University. Since then, our program has grown, as word of our mission has spread.
- Grants have been awarded to women from over 75 countries.
- Almost US$ 4 Million have been distributed through education grants.
- Applications are received from hundreds of accredited universities in the USA and Canada.
- Our program expanded to five universities in South Africa in 2007.
- Women studying in select universities in Latin America became eligible to receive grants in 2011.
SOUTH AFRICA PROGRAM
MMEG awards grants on a competitive basis to exceptional women studying at least part-time or full-time for the following academic term, at the universities below. Applicants are screened by an all-volunteer, independent selection committee, and grants are awarded by the Board of Directors by December every year. Applications are accepted from May 15 until September 14, each year.
- University of Witwatersrand
- University of Cape Town
- University of Stellenbosch
- University of Pretoria
- University of the Free State
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a self-identifying woman, and at least 25 years old at time of application deadline (see specific regional program application below);
- Be a national of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List (except for the Trinity Washington University program);
- 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;
- 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 following universities:
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University of the Witwatersrand
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University of Cape Town
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Stellenbosch University
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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 and July 2024);
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Applicants applying from eligible countries other than South Africa must hold a study permit for South Africa.
Dates
Deadline: September 14, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
How much money is provided by MMEG?
in past years, grants of up to US$7,000 have been awarded in the Africa, Latin America, and Trinity programs. Grant amounts may vary, based on exchange rates and availability of funds.
When do successful applicants receive grant funding?
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.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
