This grant funds organizations to run EducationUSA advising centers across Malaysia, promoting U.S. higher education and celebrating America's 250th anniversary through outreach events and partnerships with the U.S. Embassy.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Malaysia
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $224,000 total; typical awards $5,000–$224,000; project duration up to 3 years; 1–3 awards expected.
Summary: Supports organizations in Malaysia to operate EducationUSA advising centers and promote U.S. higher education opportunities for Malaysian students through outreach, advising, and partnership activities.
Key Information: Projects must clearly celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the United States (Freedom250) and align with U.S. diplomatic priorities.
This grant opportunity, administered by the U.S. Mission to Malaysia, funds organizations to promote U.S. higher education opportunities for Malaysian students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful applicants will operate at least three EducationUSA advising centers in the Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia, serving as primary resources for accurate, comprehensive, and current information about studying in the United States. Activities include education fairs, school and university presentations, outreach programs, and direct advising services. All projects must celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (Freedom250) and support U.S. policy priorities such as making America safer, strengthening the nation, expanding prosperity, and defending freedom of speech.