FY26 EducationUSA Nigeria Advising
This grant funds organizations to expand EducationUSA Nigeria Advising, supporting high-achieving Nigerian students in STEM and emerging tech to study in the U.S. through advising centers and Opportunity Funds, while promoting lawful, informed pathways.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Nigeria
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Submission deadline) | June 20, 2026 (Application deadline) | July 3, 2026 (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: $67,500–$100,700 per award; total funding available: $168,200; up to 2 awards; project period: 12–18 months
Summary: Supports organizations to expand access to U.S. higher education for top Nigerian students and strengthen EducationUSA advising services nationwide.
Key Information: Cost sharing is not required; for-profit entities are not eligible.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Nigeria supports the implementation of the EducationUSA Nigeria Advising Program. The program aims to expand access to U.S. higher education for academically strong Nigerian secondary and university students—particularly those in STEM, AI, and critical emerging technologies—by removing financial barriers and strengthening nationwide advising services. The initiative includes the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP), which covers essential up-front costs (such as standardized testing, application fees, visa interview travel, and initial flights), and support for four EducationUSA advising centers. The program is designed to promote informed, lawful study in the U.S., curb visa misuse, and align with U.S. foreign policy priorities in education, workforce, and commercial diplomacy.
