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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 15, 2022
- Closing date : January 15, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides US$5,000 grants to women studying in France. It supports graduate and undergraduate study for women from eligible developing countries who aim to improve the lives of women and children.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 15, 2022
- Closing date : January 15, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Full-time study in France
- Undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral/research studies
Documents Needed
- Photo ID or university/school ID with date of birth
- Proof of current enrollment in France
- Recent official transcript or grades
- Passport visa page or residence permit
- Passport data page with clear photo
- Two recommendation letters
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women from eligible countries
- Students enrolled in universities or schools in France
- Undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral/research students
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not women
- Students under 25 years old
- Applicants not enrolled full-time in France
- Applicants from countries not on the eligible country list
- Family members of certain World Bank, IMF, IDB, or MMEG Board affiliates
Eligible geographic areas
- France
- Eligible countries listed by MMEG
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete applications are reviewed
- Shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview
- Results are announced on the program website
- Selected applicants receive the grant after the decision process
Additional information
- Applications are submitted in French.
- No application fee is charged.
- Only complete applications with all required documents are considered.
- Finalists are contacted for a telephone or video interview.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FRANCE PROGRAM Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the FRANCE PROGRAM. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the FRANCE PROGRAM?
This program provides US$5,000 grants to women studying in France. It supports graduate and undergraduate study for women from eligible developing countries who aim to improve the lives of women and children.
How much funding can be received?
FRANCE PROGRAM Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 15, 2023.
Who is eligible for the FRANCE PROGRAM program?
To be eligible for the FRANCE PROGRAM program, you must:
Women aged 25 or older
Nationals of eligible countries
Enrolled full-time in France
What expenses are eligible under FRANCE PROGRAM?
Full-time study in France
Undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral/research studies
Who can I contact for more information about the FRANCE PROGRAM?
You can contact Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) by email at france@mmeg.org.
Where is the FRANCE PROGRAM available?
The FRANCE PROGRAM program is available across Canada.