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Two MMMF grants of approximately $4000 each will be available to female students studying at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, for the academic year 2009. Applications will close on September 25, 2008. Applications can be collected at the Postgraduate Funding Center and Offices on the 3rd level of the Otto Beit Building on the UCT camput from Stacy Moses. |
| Grant Purpose: To support the education of women from developing countries who are committed to improving the lives of women and children in a developing country. |
| UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, South Africa: For the coming academic year the MMMF expects to award grants to students studying at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Grants are not renewable. See information below. |
University of Pretoria: The completed Application Form, together with the Set of Documents must be submitted no later than midnight, 31 August 2008. Incomplete forms will be rejected. Please read carefully and follow the application procedures below.
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Application Procedures for Students
Applying from the University of Pretoria (SA) |
 Applications Forms: available until August 31, 2008
Deadline for completed applications: midnight August 31, 2008
Notification of successful recipients: October-November 2008 |
| Eligibility Criteria
Grant Contract
Application Package
Grant Payments
MMMF Contact Information |
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Eligibility Criteria for
Studying at the University of Pretoria (SA) |
| A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria: |
| 1. | She must have a record of service to women and/or children in her country. |
| 2. | She must reside in South Africa at the time she submits the application. |
| 3. | She must be enrolled at the University of Pretoria when applicying and remain enrolled during the entire year of the grant. |
| 4. | She must use the grant to continue to study for her degree. |
| 5. | She must be a citizen of a developing country that is currently eligible to borrow from the World Bank (Click here to view Country Eligibility List) |
| 6. | She must plan to return to a developing country in about two years after receiving the grant. |
| 7. | She must demonstrate financial need. |
| 8. | She must be at least 25 years old by December 31, 2008. |
| 9. | She must not be related to any World Bank Group staff member or his or her spouse. |
| The governing body of the MMMF has established the criteria and regrets that it can make no exception. |
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Grant Contract for Students
Studying at the University of Pretoria (SA) |
Grant recipients are required to sign a contract agreeing to the following:
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| If an MMMF grant recipient receives a grant from the World Bank Graduate Scholarship program in the same calendar year in which she receives an MMMF grant, her MMMF grant shall be rescinded. |
| The MMMF expects grant recipients to return to their home countries or another developing country within approximately 30 months after receiving their grants and then to perform at least two years of service in her country or another developing country. |
| As a condition of the grant, the recipient will agree to make a contribution to the MMMF of the full amount of her grant if: |
| a. | the recipient does not return to her country or another developing country within 30 months of receiving the MMMF grant, or after completing her studies the University of Pretoria, or |
| b. | the recipient does not complete the two years of service within 54 months of receiving the MMMF grant or after completing her studies at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. |
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Application Package for Students
Studying at the University of Pretoria (SA) |
The complete Application Package consists of
1) Application Form and 2) Set of Documents |
| 1) | The Application Form is available from the International Office at the University of Pretoria. |
| 2) | Set of documents: Together with the Application Form the following documents must be handed back to Ms. Jean Goosen at the International Office no later than 31 August 2008 |
 | Your most recent transcript (available from your college or university Registrar's Office) |
| A copy of your University Registration |
| Two (2) letters of recommendation: The two completed recommendation forms must be returned to you in sealed envelopes. One must be by a professor from your present institution. The other may be by a former professor/supervisor and may be from your country. One of the individuals must have known you for at least two semesters. Please use the MMMF Recommendation Form provided with the Application Form. |
| One (1) passport-size photograph |
| Copy of your passport or national identification document |
| Copy of your Study Permit for South Africa (not applicable for South African students) |
| DEADLINES: The completed Application Form together with the Set of Documents must be submitted no later than midnight, August 31, 2008, to the office of Ms. Jeanne Goosen, International Office, University of Pretoria. Incomplete forms will be rejected. |
| RESULTS: Only successful recipients will be notified. |
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Grant Payments for Students
Studying at the University of Pretoria (SA) |
| Grant payments will be made directly to the University of Pretoria. |
| Grants may not be used to repay debts or loans. |
| Grants that are used for expenses that are not required for enrollment (e.g., room, board, travel research, child care, etc.) may be subject to SA tax. For your specific tax responsibility, contact your advisor or the finanical office. |
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MMMF Contact Information for Students
Studying at the University of Pretoria (SA) |
Ms. Jeanne Goosen
Room 3-38.4
Administration Building (Main Campus)
University of Pretoria |
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