Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) 2021 Scholarships for Women from Developing Countries (US & Canada)

Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) scholarship applications for female students from Developing Countries to assist women pursue their education with the aim of improving the lives of these women and children. Grants will be used in schools in the USA and Canada.

The Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries. About $15,000 Education grants are awarded to women from developing and middle-income countries who, upon obtainment of their degree, intend to return to or remain in their countries, or other developing countries, and work to improve the lives of women and/or children.

• Table of Content
• About Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG)
• MMEG Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of MMEG Scholarships
• Requirements for MMEG Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for MMEG Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG)

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

MMEG Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of MMEG Scholarships

Approximately $15,000 per scholarship recipient

NB: The grant is a onetime award to last for the duration of study

Requirements for MMEG Scholarships Qualification

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Be at least 25 years old at time of application deadline (see specific regional program application below);
2. Be a national of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List;
3. Be enrolled 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;
4. Not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund or Inter-American Development Bank staff member or spouse;

Interview date, Process and Venue for MMEG Scholarships

Decisions will be announced by April.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Remember to read the Application Checklist & FAQs before applying, and when applying (after signing up), select “US-Canada program” in the first question of the application. If the programme name does not appear, the programme may be closed to new applications.

Important Notes: Please make sure to submit ALL documents as listed. Only complete applications will be accepted.

For more details, visit MMEG website