he South Africa Program of the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) offers financial assistance to exceptional women from developing countries who are currently enrolled at accredited universities in South Africa. The program supports women who are committed to using their education to improve the lives of women and children in their home countries.
Table of Content- MMEG Masters Scholarship
- Benefits of MMEG Masters Scholarship
- Requirements for MMEG Masters Scholarship
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
MMEG Masters Scholarship
| Application Deadline | September 14, 2025 |
| Country to study | South Africa |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of MMEG Masters Scholarship
- Educational grant
- Empowernment of women
- Study in South Africa
Requirements for MMEG Masters Scholarship
- 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 Januaryand July)
- 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
- Be a self-identifying woman, and at least 25 years old at time of application deadline
- Not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, or Inter-American Development Bank staff member, spouse, retiree, or MMEG Board member.
Application Deadline
September 14, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) on mmeg.embark.com to applyFor more details, visit Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) webpage