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Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund |
Amount: The MMMF awards six grants of about $11,000 each year; they are not renewable. Description: The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund was established in 1981 to honor the late Margaret McNamara and her commitment to the well being of women and children in developing countries. The purpose of the grant is to support the education of women from developing countries who are committed to improving the lives of women and children in their home countries. Previous grant recipients were studying agriculture, architecture and urban planning, civil engineering, education, forestry, journalism, nursing, nutrition, pediatrics, public administration, public health, social sciences and social work. Qualifications or Criteria for Applying: Must be a female national of a developing country (and not a U.S. Green Card holder) enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the U.S. by September 2000 Must be interested in issues that relate to women and/or children and be planning on returning to her country within two years of the date on which the grant is made Must be at least 25 years old by January 1, 2001. Must reside in the U.S. at the time she submits the application Must demonstrate financial need Must not be related to a World Bank staff member or spouse. Length of Funding: Yearly Application Forms and Deadline: Application forms for the 2001/2002 academic year will be available from September 2000 until January 31, 2001. The deadline for receiving completed applications is February 15, 2001. The MMMF will notify recipients after April 30, 2001. Application Information: Applications may be obtained by contacting: |
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