EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program 2026
The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program 2026 supports talented, economically disadvantaged Zambian students in applying to U.S. universities, especially in STEM and critical fields, by covering application-related costs.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Zambia
Due Dates: June 20, 2026 (initial deadline) | July 10, 2026 (full application, 12:00 PM CAT)
Funding Amounts: $28,000 total; one award; award range $10,000–$28,000; project period up to 12 months
Summary: Supports Zambian organizations to administer funds enabling academically gifted, financially disadvantaged students to apply to U.S. universities, with emphasis on STEM and priority fields.
Key Information: Applicants must have legal registration and physical presence in Zambia; grantee manages disbursement/logistics, not student selection.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to Zambia, funds a Zambian organization to administer the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program. The program enables high-achieving, economically disadvantaged Zambian students to apply to U.S. universities by covering application, testing, visa, and travel costs. The focus is on supporting students pursuing degrees in STEM, AI, cybersecurity, data science, and other high-priority fields central to U.S. innovation and bilateral economic development. The grantee will work closely with the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section to manage payments and logistics for up to 30 selected students, but will not be involved in recruitment or selection of students.
