Margaret McNamara Education Grant — South Africa Program

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

A grant for women from developing countries who are enrolled at accredited universities in South Africa, supporting undergraduate and masters degrees across many fields. Recipients are chosen for academic promise and a demonstrated intention to benefit women and children in their home communities.

Who can apply

Women aged 25+ from eligible developing countries, registered at an accredited in-person university in South Africa, enrolled for at least one full academic semester after award, graduating within three years of grant award, and not related to World Bank Group, IMF, or IDB staff or MMEG Board members.

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Deadline

14 September 2026

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7 July 2026

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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
be registered (not just accepted or enrolled) 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
complete an application and (for finalists) be prepared to be interviewed in English

Margaret McNamara Education Grant — South Africa Program

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