Margaret McNamara US-Canada Program

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Overview of Margaret McNamara US-Canada Program
Benefits of Margaret McNamara US-Canada Program
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process and Important Dates

The Margaret McNamara Education Grants (formerly Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund) 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. MMEG runs scholarship grants programs in the USA and Canada, South Africa and the Latin American countries. The scholarship grants are awarded to women from developing countries who upon graduation will go back and serve in their countries and have a passion to improve the lives of other women and children. The value of the grants and criteria differ for each program, so please check the selection criteria and guidelines as well as the frequently asked questions carefully before applying.

Benefits

Amount: Up to $15,000

Eligibility Criteria

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 in-person academic institution and program when submitting their application;
plan to be enrolled for at least one full academic semester (half-year term) after award of the MMEG grant;
plan to graduate no later than three 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.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must:

already be enrolled as a full-time student, with relevant and valid student visa in national passport;
plan to continue studying full-time for at least one academic semester (half year) following the award of the MMEG grant in April;
plan to graduate no later than three years following the award of the MMEG grant;
not hold US citizenship or permanent residency (green card) or Canadian citizenship or Canadian landed immigrant status.

Application Process

All of the documents listed below are required to complete your application.

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;
Most recent proof of official registration from university (not an acceptance letter);
Most recent official university transcripts and/or reports
Visa page or study permit page within current passport (if studying outside home country);
Second passport page with clear photo (in case of dual citizenship).

You will be asked to upload these documents at specific points in the on-line application form. You will also provide:

Brief paragraphs describing your personal story, and how your studies, experiences, and future plans are linked to your commitment to women and children in developing countries;
An estimate of your financial situation, including living expenses, for the coming academic year, and planned strategies to cover funding needs;
A summary of your thesis (if applicable), including its objective, methodology, and findings, and relationship to career goals.
Two reference letters are required.

Important Dates

Deadline: January 15, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply