For 35 years, we have supported 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. 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 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.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be 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;
- 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;
- Not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund or Inter-American Development Bank staff member or spouse;
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.
- 319 grants have been awarded to women from over 70 countries.
- More than US$2 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.
Moreinfo: http://www.mmeg.org/apply
