Margaret McNamara Education Grant — South Africa Program

The Margaret McNamara Education Grant — South Africa Program is a regional window of MMEG that provides education grants to women enrolled at accredited universities in South Africa. The grant is intended to ease financial pressures and supports a broad range of fields including engineering, IT, health, sciences, education, social studies and law. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic promise, demonstrated financial need, and an intention to use their education to benefit women and children in their home communities. Applicants are typically required to submit proof of enrolment, transcripts and references.

Grant funding toward tuition and study-related expenses to help recipients complete their degrees.

Open to women who are already enrolled at accredited universities within South Africa; nationals from across the African continent and other developing countries may apply. Open to undergraduate and master's applicants.

Prepare supporting documents (proof of enrolment, transcripts, references, personal statement) and submit the application on the provider's official site.