FY13 US/Canada Grantees

The MMMF is pleased to announce the names of the FY13 US/Canada Grantees. The Annual Forum and Award Ceremony was held at the World Bank, Washington, DC on May 13, 2013.

28th International Arts & Crafts Fair

The MMMF Fair is the primary fundraising. Fifteen percent of sales contribute to the educational grants.

This year Fair is held during November 12-14, 2013 at the World Bank Main Complex, Washington DC. To register as a Fair vendor Click here

The Power of a Common Goal

February , 2013, Washington, DC—Following many months of preparation, designing applications, responding to queries and organizing electronic files of many different submissions, the US/Canada Selection Committee begins the time-consuming task of systematically and carefully reading and ranking hundreds of applications to select the best candidates for the MMMF grants. Read More...

30 Years of Supporting Women's Education


This book describes the impact, achievements and goals of the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund since its creation in 1981.	What better testimony to 30 years of achievements than the MMMF grantees stories in their own words?

The MMMF provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries.

Presently, the grants are geared to students of accredited institutions in the US and Canada as well as the Universities of Cape Town, Pretoria, Stellenbosch and Witwatersrand.

Educational Grants US/CANADA

The application process for the academic year 2013-2014 is now closed. The 2014-2015 academic year application opens in September 2013. Please check back for details.

Educational Grants AFRICA

The 2014 academic year application is now open.

Educational Grants LAC

The application process for the academic year 2014 will open June 1st, 2013 and will close on September 15th, 2013.

Designate MMMF: CFC #78409.

THE MARGARET MCNAMARA MEMORIAL FUND (MMMF)