Through the US Embassy Education Grant, the United States Embassy in Nigeria seeks to provide opportunities for high-achieving low-income Nigerian students to study in the USA.
The US Embassy Higher Education Grant Opportunity is a $175,000 fund for Nigerian students who are likely to receive full financial aid from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the resources to cover necessary costs.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: US Embassy in Nigeria
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: $175,000 Grant
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 27, 2025
Scholarship Details
The focus of the US Embassy Higher Education Grant Opportunity is on standard advising centers and supporting students through financial assistance for the application process.
The implementing partner will work closely with the Education Specialists of the Public Diplomacy Section in Abuja and Lagos to support the 2025-26 Education Advising Program in Nigeria, including the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program. The partner will also assist Standard Advising Centers in Calabar, Jos, Ibadan, and Kano.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the The US Embassy Higher Education Grant Opportunity, applicants must:
- Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.
- All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov.
- Be Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
- Be Public and private educational institutions.
- Public international organizations and governmental institutions.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the scholarship will receive:
- Standardized test fees,
- Application fees,
- Airfare,
- Visa fees,
- SEVIS fees, and
- Settling-in expenses.
How to Apply
To apply for The US Embassy Education Grant:
- Visit the US embassy visa webpage.
- Download the mandatory forms
- Fill in the required details and submit your proposal (ensure it meets the required guidelines).
- Application for this opportunity closes on January 27, 2025.
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