MMEG Grant 2027 for Women Students

Key facts

Status
Applications closed Closed 14 September 2026
Provider
MMEG
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

The 2027 round has closed.

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Closed · applications closed on 14 September 2026 Watch MMEG's own website for the 2028 cycle. Latest update ↓

Margaret McNamara Education Grants support women students committed to improving the lives of women and children. Its South Africa programme gives grants of up to about US$7 000.

About the MMEG Grant

  • Grants of up to about US$7 000.
  • For women at approved universities, in any field.
  • Focused on improving the lives of women and children.

Eligibility requirements

  • A woman aged 25 or older at the deadline.
  • A national of an eligible country, including South Africa.
  • Enrolled at an approved university.
  • Committed to benefiting women and children.

How to apply

  1. Check mmeg.org for the next cycle and approved universities.
  2. Prepare your transcript, budget, essays and references.
  3. Apply online before the deadline.

Closing date

14 September 2026 for 2027.

Contact details

Women students should also see the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science grant, the WAAW Foundation scholarship and the Monocle Foundation bursary.

FAQs

1. Is the MMEG grant still open for 2027? +
No. The 2027 South Africa programme closed on 14 September 2026 at 23:59 US Eastern time. Watch mmeg.org for the 2028 cycle.
2. What is MMEG? +
Margaret McNamara Education Grants, a non-profit that funds women from developing countries whose studies will benefit women and children.
3. How much is it? +
Up to about US$7 000, depending on funds and exchange rates, paid in February 2027.
4. Who qualifies? +
Women aged at least 25 at the deadline, from eligible countries including South Africa, enrolled at an approved university in any field.
5. Which universities are approved? +
MMEG works with selected South African universities, such as the University of Pretoria. Check the country list on mmeg.org.
6. How do I apply next time? +
Online at mmeg.org/apply during the application window.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2027 round has closed. MMEG’s South Africa programme closed on 14 September 2026, and grants will be paid in February 2027. Watch MMEG’s own website for the 2028 cycle.

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About MMEG

US non-profit public charity (women's education grants)

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG), formerly known as MMMF, is a United States non-profit public charity founded in 1981. MMEG's mission is to improve the lives of women and children by supporting the higher education of exceptional women…

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