The Margaret McNamara (MM) US-Canada Program is a scholarship program designed to support the education of women from developing countries pursuing graduate studies in the United States or Canada. The program was established in memory of Margaret McNamara, a former executive director of the World Bank. The MM US-Canada Program awards grants of up to $15,000 USD to women studying in fields related to the development of their home countries, such as agriculture, education, engineering, health, and others. The grants are intended to cover expenses related to tuition, fees, books, and other educational costs. To be eligible for the MM US-Canada Program, applicants must meet several requirements, including being a national of a developing country, having a record of service to women and children in their home country, and being enrolled or accepted in a graduate program in the United States or Canada. The program also considers other factors, such as academic merit and financial need, in the selection process. Interested applicants can visit the program’s website for more information and to access the online application.
