[South Africa] 2010 MMMF Educational Grants
For students from developing countries who are currently studying in South Africa at the University of Pretoria or the University of Cape Town. MMMF awards grants of approximately US$4,000 each.
A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:
- Has a record of service to women and/or children in her country or other developing country.
- Is enrolled at the University of Pretoria or the University of Cape Town when applying and remains enrolled during the entire year of the grant.
- Uses the grant to study for her degree.
- Is a citizen of a World Bank lower or middle income member country (Country Eligibility List)
- Plans to return to home country or another developing country within 30 months after receiving grant and perform at least two years of service.
- Demonstrates financial need.
- Is at least 25 years old by December 31, 2009.
- Is not related to any World Bank Group staff member or his/her or her spouse.
The governing body of the MMMF has established the criteria and regrets that it can make no exception.
Application: Application form available online from June 1, 2009 until August 25, 2009.
Deadline: Completed application should be submitted by midnight August 25, 2009.