Deadline: 05-Jul-21
The U.S. Mission in Vietnam Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available for “EducationUSA Standardized Test Prep Courses 2021” through the Public Diplomacy Federal Assistance Awards program.
The courses should be held from the beginning of November 2021 to the middle of January 2022. The program will be comprised of a 10-week SAT prep class (advanced level) and GRE prep class (intermediate to advanced level) for Vietnamese learners (age 16-35 years old). The classes will take place twice a week at the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City’s American Center. Each class will have 20 students maximum. The opening ceremony, mid-term review, and awards ceremony will take place at the American Center.
Proposals for projects must focus on:
- Vietnamese students who are currently studying at local high schools and universities in Vietnam or
- university graduates who are currently working in Vietnam and interested in studying in the United States.
Goal: To improve Vietnamese student applications to U.S. undergraduate and graduate programs by developing the skills and knowledge needed to maximize their standardized test scores.
Objectives
- Improve Vietnamese student applications to U.S. undergraduate and graduate programs;
- Develop the skills and knowledge needed to maximize Vietnamese learners’ standardized test scores (SAT and GRE);
- Promote U.S. higher education;
- Promote awareness of EducationUSA resources available at the American Center;
- Encourage Vietnamese students to study in the United States.
PAS will review the proposal to determine whether it meets eligibility requirements and analyze the proposal against each of the criteria noted below:
- Design and implement a 10-week test prep course in SAT (advanced level) and GRE (intermediate to advanced level). The proposal must include a budget, course overview and structure, teachers’ profile, and marketing strategies.
- Administer placement tests for all applicants.
- Provide course materials for students.
- Administer final exams after the courses.
- Provide post-course feedback on students’ performance.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: up to $10,000
- Award amounts: award may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000
- Length of performance period: up to 12 months
- Anticipated program start date: the beginning of November 2021
Priority Region: Only activities implemented/conducted in the American Center in Ho Chi Minh City will be funded.
Participants and Audiences: The target audience is Vietnamese citizens between 16 – 35 years old.
Eligibility Criteria
- Submissions are encouraged from U.S. and Vietnam individuals and organizations registered not-forprofit, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with relevant programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. For-profit organizations are NOT eligible.
- Previous federal award recipients who are not/were not in compliance with the terms of their financial and program reporting requirements are ineligible to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable terms, conditions, and Office of Management and Budget guidance and requirements. Those organizations found to be in non-compliance may be found ineligible for funding or designated high risk if selected for funding.
- In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet), as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=333368