US Embassy Education Grant Opportunity For Nigerians (Undergraduate/Graduate) | Step-by-Step Process

The US Embassy in Nigeria has launched the US Embassy Education Grant to offer high-achieving low-income Nigerian students the chance to study in the United States.

This program provides a total of $175,000 to support Nigerian students who qualify for full financial aid from U.S. colleges and universities but cannot afford essential expenses.

This article provides an overview of the US Embassy grant opportunity, including eligibility requirements and application instructions.

Continue Reading to See How to Apply

 

US Embassy Education Grant Summary

• Host: US Embassy in Nigeria
• Study Abroad: United States
• Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: Nigeria
• Reward: $175,000 Grant
• No IELTS Required
• Deadline: January 27

 

Details of the US Embassy Education Grant for Higher Education

The Public Diplomacy Section of the US Embassy in Abuja is inviting organizations to apply for a project that promotes U.S. higher education opportunities for talented, low-income Nigerian students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The focus of this grant is to enhance advising centers and provide financial assistance for the application process.

The selected partner will collaborate closely with Education Specialists from the Public Diplomacy Section in Abuja and Lagos to support the Education Advising Program in Nigeria for the 2025-26 academic year, including the Education USA Opportunity Funds Program. The partner will also assist Standard Advising Centers located in Calabar, Jos, Ibadan, and Kano.

 

Requirements for the US Embassy Higher Education Grant Opportunity

Organizations wishing to apply for this grant must meet the following criteria:

• Be a non-profit organization, which includes think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
• Be a public or private educational institution.
• Be a public international organization or government institution.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued through SAM.gov and must be registered in SAM.gov.
• Each organization is allowed to submit only one proposal. Submitting multiple proposals will result in all submissions from that organization being deemed ineligible for funding.

 

Benefits of US Embassy Education Grant

This grant aims to support 40 talented, low-income Nigerian students who are likely to receive full financial aid from U.S. colleges and universities but need assistance with related costs.

Covered expenses include:

• Standardized test fees
• Application fees
• Airfare
• Visa fees
• SEVIS fees
• Settling-in expenses

The implementing partner will work with the Education USA network in Abuja and Lagos to achieve these objectives, guided by the Country Education Specialist throughout the grant period.

 

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How to Apply for the US Embassy Education Grant

To apply for the US Embassy Education Grant, interested and eligible candidates should:

1. Click the button below to visit the US embassy visa webpage.
2. Download the required forms from www.grants.gov under the ‘Forms’ tab.
3. Complete the necessary details and submit your proposal, ensuring it adheres to the guidelines.

The application deadline for this opportunity is January 27.