Deadline: 5 January 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Zambia Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to assist with U.S. Embassy education advising activities.
The U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA Zambia program is seeking a registered Zambian non-profit, non-governmental organization to assist with their educational advising activities. Specifically, their grantee partner will assist talented Zambian students who are highly competitive for full financial aid but who do not have the financial means to apply to universities in the United States. This program is known as “Opportunity Funds.” The funds for this program that are administered by their grantee partner will be used for the following:
- Application and test fees
- SEVIS and Visa fees
- Settling in allowances
Participants and Audiences
Zambian students who want to study in the United States
Funding Information
- Award amount: $7,000
- Anticipated project start date: February 1, 2018
- Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less.
Eligibility Criteria
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from Zambian:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with education program experience.
- Non-profit educational institutions.
How to Apply
All application materials must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Zambia
For more information, please download the pdf U.S. Embassy in Zambia.
