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SOUTH AFRICAN PROGRAM OF MARGARET MCNAMARA EDUCATIONAL GRANTS (MMEG) FOR AFRICAN WOMEN 2025

Application Deadline: September 14, 2025 (11:59pm Eastern Standard Time)

LOCATION: South Africa

The mission of the MMEG grant is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in developing countries. MMEG is one of the few organizations that provides financial assistance to such women.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

be a self-identifying woman, and at least 25 years old at time of application deadline;

be a national of a country listed on the MMEG country eligibility list (except for the Trinity Washington University Program);

be registered (not just accepted or enrolled) at an accredited in-person academic institution and program when submitting their application (exclusively online programs are ineligible); 

plan to be enrolled for at least one full academic semester (half-year term) after award of the MMEG grant;

plan to graduate no later than three years after the award of the MMEG grant;

not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, or Inter-American Development Bank staff member, spouse, retiree, or MMEG Board member.

complete an application and (for finalists) be prepared to be interviewed in English for South Africa, US-Canada, and Trinity Washington University programs, in Spanish for the LAC Program, and in French for the France Program.

BENEFIT:

Up to US$7,000 in the South Africa

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UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (UP) MASTERCARD FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025

LOCATION: South Africa

The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is offering funding and wraparound support to high achieving young Africans pursuing undergraduate and post graduate (Honours and Masters) degrees. The target groups are young Scholars who are academically talented young people facing economic and social barriers inclusive of those living with disabilities and internally displaced persons/refugees that will contribute to the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values evidenced by their leadership. Community service and internships are essential components of the Program including entrepreneurship. Upon the completion of their studies, graduates commit to giving back in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of their communities and the continent.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is intended for students who have applied to and been accepted into one of the specified programs at the University of Pretoria.

Applications are open to Undergraduate, Honours and Masters students that have applied and have been accepted to the University of Pretoria. 

The program is aimed at African youths facing significant socio-economic challenges, including refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and individuals with disabilities, seeking to pursue a higher education.

Applicants must exhibit leadership qualities and a commitment to community service through involvement in projects, school activities, or religious organizations, demonstrating a dedication to making a difference.

Scholars must demonstrate outstanding academic performance, maintaining a high academic average as a critical component of the Program’s expectations.

You must  APPLY TO UP FIRST to initiate the application process. Then download and complete the hard copy of the relevant application form provided below: undergraduate-application-2026 or postgraduate-application-2026

Submit your application electronically to mcfsp@up.ac.za. For additional information or inquiries, contact us at +27 (0)12 420 4297 or via email at mcfsp@up.ac.za. Ensure that all required supporting documentation is included with your submission.

Post-submission, your application will undergo a review process. You will be notified of the outcome afterward. If you do not hear back from us, please assume your application was not successful.

BENEFIT:

Full Tuition Fee

Accommodation bills can be lined

Books and printed materials allowance

Monthly stipend to cowl every day bills

Coverage for journey bills

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