Deadline: |
15 January 2019.
Location: |
United States, Canada.
(Paid Opportunity)
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US/CANADA PROGRAM
MMEG awards education to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in their countries.
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Applicants are screened by an all-volunteer, independent selection committee, and grants are awarded by the Board of Directors by April every year.
Note: Applicants have to be enrolled in accredited universities in the United States and Canada
Opportunity Focus Areas:
- All Fields of Study.
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English.
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EGYPT, SYRIA, IRAQ, JORDAN, LEBANON, TUNISIA, ALGERIA, MOROCCO, SUDAN, LIBYA, YEMEN, SOMALIA, DJIBOUTI, MAURITANIA, TURKEY, IRAN, COMOROS, & OTHER COUNTRIES ARE NOT FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA.
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(Full academic term)
Academic grading period depends on the countries where MMEG has programs..
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Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
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Be at least 25 years old at time of application deadline.
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Be a national of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List (except for the Trinity Washington University program).
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Be enrolled (not just accepted) at an accredited academic institution when submitting application; and plan to be enrolled for a full academic term after award of the grant by the Board.
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Not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund or Inter-American Development Bank staff member or spouse.
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already be enrolled as a full time student, with relevant student visa in national passport, and plan to continue studying full time in the following academic year;
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not hold US citizenship or permanent residency (green card) or Canadian citizenship or Canadian landed immigrant status.
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(Paid Opportunity)
- In past years, grants of up to US$15,000 have been awarded in the US/Canada program.
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*Before starting the MMEG application process, 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 current passport (if studying outside home country).
- Second passport page with clear photo (in case of dual citizenship).
* You Will Also Ask To Provide:
- 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,One referee must be a faculty member from your current university. Second referee may be from a person (non-family member) who can vouch for your character.
First Step:
Press on (Us-Canada), create new account and login.
Second Step:
In Program Choice section inter US/Canada program.
Third Step:
In Eligibility Criteria section answer all question ,preview and click submit.
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This Scholarship Published by:
” Mohamed Ismail/ Sudan“Reviewed by“Alaa Faramawy/ Egypt “
MARJ3 Intern
MARJ3 Scholarships team
