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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 ContentOur 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 ... read more
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Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Be a self-identifying woman, and at least 25 years old at time of application deadline;
Be a national of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List (except for the Trinity Washington University program);
Be registered (not just accepted) at an accredited academic institution when submitting their application;
Plan to be enrolled for one full academic semester (half-year term) after award of the MMEG grant;
Plan to graduate no later than two and a half years after the award of the MMEG grant;
not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, or Inter-American Development Bank staff member, spouse, retiree, or MMEG Board member;
For more details,visit MMEG website