U.S. Mission to Kenya: Education USA Opportunity Funds Program

Deadline: 30-Oct-20

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Kenya of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project focused on promoting U.S. higher education opportunities for high-achieving, financially disadvantaged Kenyan students.

Objectives

The grantee will work in coordination with the Public Affairs Sections in Nairobi in support of the Education USA Opportunity Funds program. This program assists highly qualified students who are likely to be awarded full financial aid from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front costs of required standardized admission tests, application fees, international and domestic airfare, visa fees, SEVIS fees, and settling-in allowance.
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi will select and the EducationUSA adviser will advise the Opportunity Funds students. This program supports the U.S. Embassy objectives to achieve inclusive, market-driven, environmentally sustainable economic growth, strengthen health and human capacity, and advance new activities that promote trade, economic cooperation, and legitimate travel.

Funding Information

Length of performance period: 12 months
Number of awards anticipated: One award
Award amounts: $50,000 (pending availability of funds)
Total expected funding: $50,000 (pending availability of funds)

Participants and Audiences

The participants are Kenyan EducationUSA scholars, selected by the EducationUSA adviser. EducationUSA scholars are highly qualified students who are likely to be awarded full financial aid from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front costs.

Eligible Applicants

The following United States and Kenyan organizations are eligible to apply: