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Call for Applications: Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund: Scholarship Fund for Women from Developing Countries

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The MMMF 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 studied agriculture, architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, education, forestry, journalism, nursing, nutrition, pediatrics, public administration, public health, social sciences, and social work. Deadline for applicaitons: February 18, 2010.

The application must be filled out online. Application forms will be available starting November 2, 2009. Supporting documents must be sent through the mail, in one envelope, to Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 27255, Washington DC 20038-7255.

For further information (including eligibility criteria and conditions on acceptance of grant), please go here or email mmmf@worldbank.org.

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