Applications are invited for MMMF grants for women to pursue their degree in the US and Canada. The mission is to assist women from developing countries to improve the lives of women and children in their countries. Indians can apply.
Eligibility: Be at least 25 years old; Be a national of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List; Be enrolled (not just accepted) at an accredited academic institution when submitting the application; Not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund or Inter-American Development Bank staff member or spouse;.
Supporting documents: Brief paragraphs of your personal story, and a description of how your studies, experiences and future plans are linked to your commitment to women and children in developing countries.
An estimate of your financial situation for the coming academic year, and planned strategies to cover funding needs.
A summary of your thesis (if applicable), including its objective, methodology and findings, and relationship to career goals.
Two reference letters are required. Referee 1 must be a professor from your current university. Referee 2 may be from a person (non-family member) who can vouch for your character. At least one of the individuals must have known you for the equivalent of at least two semesters.
English language requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the university.
How to apply: The mode of applying is online. Please scan the following documents in digital form (pdf preferred, jpeg or png): Identification (ID) card with photo: National passport page with photo and date of birth, if studying outside your home country, or Government/university-issued identity card with photo and birth date;
Most recent proof of official registration from university (not their acceptance letter).
Most recent official university transcripts and/or reports.
Visa page or study permit page within the current passport (if studying outside home country).
Second passport page with a clear photo (in case of dual citizenship).
Application deadline: It is January 15, 2021.