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Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025

  • 6 months ago

Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Description

The Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa is open to African Nationals. Margaret McNamara 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. 

The MMEG mission is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in their countries. We are one of the few organizations who provide financial assistance to such women. In past years, grants of up to US$15,000 have been awarded in the US/Canada program, and US$7,000 in the Africa, Latin America and Trinity programs.

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Scholarship Benefits

  • Award of $7,000
  • Includes Tuition Fees

Scholarship Eligibility

General: 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;

Africa: In addition to the above criteria, an applicant must:

already be enrolled part time (minimum of 2 courses per semester or term) or full time at one of the universities listed below, AND be enrolled for the following academic year (January-December or September to May) at one of the following universities:

  • University of the Witwatersrand,
  • University of Cape Town
  • University of Stellenbosch
  • University of Pretoria
  • University of the Free State

Applicants applying from eligible countries other than South Africa must already hold a study permit for South Africa.

Estimated expenses should be calculated and expressed in Rand

Others

How to Apply: Remember to read the Application Checklist & FAQs before applying, and select the   “Africa program” in the first question of the application. If the program name  does not appear, the program may be closed to new applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When is the deadline of Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025?

    The deadline of Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025 is 13 September 2024.

  • For which degree is Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025 offered for?

    Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025 is offered to Masters , Postgraduate degree.

  • For which field is Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025 offered for?

    Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025 is offered for Subject Offered by University

  • Who can apply for Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025?

    Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025 is open for: African

  • Who is offering Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025?

    The Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025 is offered by: Margaret McNamara Educational Grants

  • What is the funding covered in Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025?

    The Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025 covers Partial Scholarships

  • Where can Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025 be taken at?

    The Margaret McNamara Educational Grants in South Africa 2025 can be taken at: South Africa