Deadline: 30-Apr-21
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is pleased to announce a solicitation of Statements of Interest (SOI) from eligible in-country educational service providers (hereafter referred to as “the Access Provider”) for the English Access Microscholarship Program (“the Access Program”).
The Access Program is a global scholarship program supported by the U.S. Department of State that provides a foundation of English language and computer skills to talented 13 to 20-year-old students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds through after-school classes and intensive sessions.
The Access students also gain an appreciation of U.S. culture and democratic values through enhancement activities. The Access Program is a two-year program that requires a minimum of 360 hours of instruction reasonably distributed over the two-year period.
Program Goals
- Provide a foundation of English language skills to high-performing Afghan students, ages 13 to 20, from disadvantaged and underserved backgrounds.
- Empower students with the tools and motivation to contribute to the socioeconomic development of Afghanistan.
- Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to compete for professional and educational opportunities in Afghanistan and abroad, especially those funded by the United States;
- Increase participants’ familiarity and appreciation of American culture and democratic values, while countering influences from violent extremism.
Benefits
- Ceiling amount is $70,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is open to all non-profit and non-governmental organizations except to individuals. Applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status, such as official NGO registration and documents to show successful implementation of previous projects in the proposed provinces where they would like to implement the Access program. In addition, the organization:
- Is required to have been registered with the Ministry of Economy of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for at least one year.
- Must have documented experience working in the field of education or in teaching English language and computer skills.
- Will demonstrate familiarity with U.S. culture and values and the ability to explain and/or otherwise commemorate cultural events of value during the enhancement activities.
For more information, visit https://af.usembassy.gov/embassy/kabul/sections-offices/pdprp/