Award amountUS$5,000 for France program; $5,000 USD for the France Program; Up to US$15,000 for US-Canada program; Up to $7500 for Trinity Washington University program; Up to US$7,000 for South Africa, Latin America and Caribbean programs
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application
Eligibility Criteria and Grant Programs
Details general and program-specific eligibility criteria for the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG), including age, nationality, enrollment, and relationship restrictions.
Self-identifying woman, at least 25 years old at application deadline.; National of a country on the MMEG eligibility list (exceptions apply).; Registered at an accredited in-person academic institution.; Plan to be enrolled for at least one full academic semester after award.; Plan to graduate no later than three years after award.
Requirements
Not related to World Bank Group, IMF, or IDB staff, or MMEG Board member.; Prepare to be interviewed in English, Spanish, or French depending on the program.; South Africa Program: enrolled full-time/part-time, hold study permit if applicable.; US-Canada Program: full-time student, valid student visa, not US citizen/permanent resident or Canadian citizen/landed immigrant.; Trinity Washington University Program: enrolled at Trinity, US citizens/permanent residents eligible.
Application materials
Complete application form.; All documents listed on the application checklist are required.; Essays must be written independently without AI tools.
How to apply
Read eligibility criteria, application checklist, and FAQs carefully.; Select the appropriate program in the application.; Submit a complete application with all required documents by the deadline.
Important dates
South Africa Program: Applications May 15 - September 14. Notifications in December. Results announced in January.; US-Canada Program: Applications September 15 - January 15. Notifications in April. Results announced in April.; Trinity Washington University Program: Applications September 15 - January 15. Notifications in April. Results announced in April.
Contact
South Africa Program: southafrica@mmeg.org; US-Canada Program: us-canada@mmeg.org; Trinity Washington University Program: trinity@mmeg.org; General Contact: mmeg@worldbank.org
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