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2023 MMEG Scholarships for African Women to Study in South Africa

Note: To successfully apply for this scholarship, ensure you read all instructions on this page.
Deadline:
September 14, 2023

The Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and improve their lives.

The MMEG is one of the few organizations who provide financial assistance to 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.

Application Deadline:

  • 15 May 2023
  • 14th September 2023

Eligible Countries: African countries

Type: Grants and Masters

To be taken at (University): See here

Number Of Scholarships: Not Specified

Value Of Award: Up to $7,000

Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • be national of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List
  • be Female
  • already be enrolled full-time or part-time (minimum of 2 courses per semester or term) at one of the universities on this list.
  • be enrolled for at least one academic semester (half year) following the award of the MMEG grant in December (the term between January and July 2023);
  • plan to graduate no later than three years following the award of the MMEG grant;
  • hold a study permit for South Africa if applying from an eligible country other than South Africa.

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.

Source: www.mmeg.org

2 thoughts on “2023 MMEG Scholarships for African Women to Study in South Africa”

  1. Faith Solomon O.

    my question goes like this: must the female applicant be up to 25 years old? can’t a someone who is not up to that age, apply?

  2. Faith Solomon O.

    my question goes like this: must the female applicant be up to 25 years old? can’t a someone who is not up to that age, apply?

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