ScholarshipAir
Menu

Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) Scholarships 2021 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.


MMEG Education grant

Application DeadlineJanuary 15, 2021
Country to studyCanada, United States
TypeUndergraduate
SponsorMargaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG)
GenderWomen

Benefits of MMEG Education grant

 Approximately $15,000 per scholarship recipient

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

Requirements for MMEG Education grant

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 (listed below);
  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;

Selection Process

Decisions will be announced by April.

Application Deadline

January 15, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) on mmeg.embark.com 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


Share this post
Subscribe for scholarship alert.
Be among the first to know whenever new Margaret McNamara Educational Grants scholarship is going on. Enter your email address and click the Subscribe button ↓
Like our website? Follow us on Facebook
Subscribe for scholarship alert.
Be among the first to know whenever new Margaret McNamara Educational Grants scholarship is going on. Enter your email address and click the Subscribe button ↓
Like our website? Follow us on Facebook