Deadline: 31 May 2020
There are many determined and talented, low-income students in Nigeria who only require financial resources and access to information to better their educational future. For the 11th year, the United States Embassy, Nigeria is seeking to identify academically qualified and highly motivated, low-income students in Nigeria to join the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP).
OFP’s mission is to assist talented and determined, low-income students who are good candidates for financial assistance from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front cost of obtaining admission.
OFP works closely with students through regularly scheduled meetings and seminars to assist them throughout the application process to secure admission and scholarships to attend colleges and universities in the United States.
OFP finances the cost of the application process, including registration fees for required standardized examinations and provides free membership to the U.S. EducationUSA Advising Center for its participants. OFP expects a sincere commitment from the students to give their energy and time to the program so that they may achieve their dreams of study in the United States.
Participants will work with EducationUSA Advisors from June 2020 – August 2021 to try to secure places and financial assistance to begin study in the U.S. in August 2021.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are welcome from all the states in Nigeria. However, students must be able to reach offices in Abuja or Lagos on a monthly basis during the program for full participation.
Note: Entrance into this Program is no Guarantee of a scholarship or financial assistance to study in the U.S.
Selection Criteria
The selection of finalists for OFP is highly competitive, given limited funding. The Embassy looks for applicants with:
- Strong academic record/ transcript
- Robust participation in extracurricular activities
- Involvement in leadership roles
- Excellent community service participation
- Financial Need
Notes
- Undergraduate Applicants– If WAEC results are not available; the student must be currently in SS3. If WAEC results are available, they must be from May/June WAEC.
- Students who have already started a University education are NOT eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://ng.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/opportunity-fund/