World Bank SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN STUDENTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

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MARGARET McNAMARA MEMORIAL FUND (MMMF)

An affiliate of The World Bank Family Network (WBFN)
 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN                                     STUDENTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Since 1981 the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF), a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, public charity, has awarded scholarships to outstanding women from developing countries, who are completing degrees at US/Canadian universities and are committed to improving the wellbeing of women and children in developing countries. Individual MMMF Scholarships are between $12,000-$15,000 and must be used during the 2011-2012 academic year. The MMMF administers the program with support from volunteers affiliated with the World Bank and the World Bank Family Network (WBFN).

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria (No exceptions) 
Eligibility criteria are also available on the MMMF website: www.mmmf-grants.org
She must:
v        have a record of service to women and children and a commitment to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries.
v        be enrolled (in residence) at an accredited U.S. or Canadian educational institution for the academic year 2010-2011, intend to be enrolled for the 2011-2012 academic year, and use the grant toward the completion of her degree.
v        be a national of a lower or middle income country, as designated by *MMMF Country Eligibility List. 
v        not be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Canadian Landed Immigrant.
v        intend to return to her country(or other developing country) within two years of receiving the MMMF grant.
v        demonstrate financial need.
v        be at least 25 years of age by December 31, 2010 (born before December 31, 1985).
v        not be related to a World Bank Group staff member or their spouse.

The required online MMMF Scholarship application for 2011-2012 will be available at our website in September 2010. The application deadline will be posted on our website in September 2010. 

For complete information about the MMMF, scholarship eligibility, online application instructions and deadlines please visit our website: www.mmmf-grants.org.  For questions about MMMF Scholarships please email us: mmmf@worldbank.org

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