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Margaret McNamara Education Grants (US-Canada Program)

Last verified 12 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) offers grants to women from developing and middle-income countries pursuing their education in the US or Canada, with a commitment to improving the lives of women and children in developing nations.

Provider: Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Host country: United States
Deadline: January 15

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: Applicants must be self-identifying women, at least 25 years old, and nationals of an MMEG eligible country. They must be enrolled full-time in an accredited in-person academic institution in the US or Canada and hold a valid student visa. US citizens, permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and landed immigrants are not eligible for this specific program.
Funding: Unknown
Study level: Masters, PhD
Deadline: January 15

Key eligibility criteria

Applicants must be self-identifying women, at least 25 years old, and nationals of an MMEG eligible country. They must be enrolled full-time in an accredited in-person academic institution in the US or Canada and hold a valid student visa. US citizens, permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and landed immigrants are not eligible for this specific program.

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About the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (US-Canada Program) (2026)

## About the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) The Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) provides financial assistance to women from developing and middle-income countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in their home countries. MMEG is a non-profit organization that awards grants to women who demonstrate a commitment to this mission. The US-Canada program specifically supports women studying in the United States or Canada. ## Funding and Coverage The details of the grant amount are not specified on the provided page. However, the grants are intended to support the education of recipients. The program focuses on empowering women through education, enabling them to contribute to societal development upon their return to or work with developing countries. The grants are awarded to assist with educational expenses, and recipients are encouraged to continue their studies for at least one full academic semester after receiving the award and plan to graduate no later than three years after the grant is awarded. ## Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the US-Canada program, applicants must meet the following criteria: * Be a self-identifying woman, at least 25 years old at the application deadline. * Be a national of a country from the MMEG country eligibility list. * Be registered at an accredited in-person academic institution and program in the US or Canada when submitting the application. Exclusively online programs are not eligible. * Plan to be enrolled for at least one full academic semester after the grant award. * Plan to graduate no later than three years after the grant award. * Not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, or Inter-American Development Bank staff member, spouse, retiree, or MMEG Board member. * Be enrolled as a full-time student with a relevant and valid student visa. Form I-20 may be submitted as proof. * Not hold US citizenship or permanent residency (green card) or Canadian citizenship or Canadian landed immigrant status. ## Application Process Applications for the US-Canada program are accepted between September 15 and January 15 (11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time). Successful candidates are typically notified in April. Applicants must complete an online application and, if selected as a finalist, be prepared for an interview in English. It is crucial to read the application checklist and FAQs before applying and to select "US-Canada Program" in the application form. All required documents listed on the application checklist must be submitted as incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. Applicants must certify that essays are independently written and not generated using AI tools. ## Value of the Award Beyond financial assistance, the MMEG grant connects recipients to a network of like-minded women committed to global development. This network offers opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and support. The award recognizes and supports women who aim to make a tangible difference in improving the lives of women and children in developing countries, aligning their educational pursuits with a broader humanitarian mission.

Funding information

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Margaret McNamara Education Grants (US-Canada Program) eligibility

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Applicants must be self-identifying women, at least 25 years old, and nationals of an MMEG eligible country. They must be enrolled full-time in an accredited in-person academic institution in the US or Canada and hold a valid student visa. US citizens, permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and landed immigrants are not eligible for this specific program.

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (US-Canada Program) document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

How to apply for the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (US-Canada Program) 2026

Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

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Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.mmeg.org/apply to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Applicants must be self-identifying women, at least 25 years old, and nationals of an MMEG eligible country. They must be enrolled full-time in an accredited in-person academic institution in the US or Canada and hold a valid student visa. US citizens, permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and landed immigrants are not eligible for this specific program.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: January 15. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (US-Canada Program) deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: January 15. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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Planning suggestion: 3 months out
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Planning suggestion: 1 month out
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Provider deadline
January 15
Provider deadline information: January 15. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (US-Canada Program)?+

Applicants must be self-identifying women, at least 25 years old, and nationals of an MMEG eligible country. They must be enrolled full-time in an accredited in-person academic institution in the US or Canada and hold a valid student visa. US citizens, permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and landed immigrants are not eligible for this specific program.

What funding does the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (US-Canada Program) offer?+

Listed funding: Unknown. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: January 15. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.mmeg.org/apply to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Applicants must be self-identifying women, at least 25 years old, and nationals of an MMEG eligible country. They must be enrolled full-time in an accredited in-person academic institution in the US or Canada and hold a valid student visa. US citizens, permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and landed immigrants are not eligible for this specific program.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: January 15. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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