The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program 2026 is designed to help academically talented but economically disadvantaged Zambian students apply to U.S. colleges and universities. It covers costs like application fees, testing fees, visa fees, and travel expenses. The program focuses on students pursuing degrees in high-demand fields like STEM, AI, and cybersecurity. The grantee will help manage funds and logistics for these students, ensuring they can attend U.S. institutions and participate in pre-departure orientations.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can assist the U.S. Embassy in Zambia with managing funds and logistics for Zambian students applying to U.S. colleges. It's particularly aimed at students who are academically gifted but lack financial resources, especially those interested in STEM and other critical fields.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to manage funds and logistics as required by the program
- Lack of experience in educational program management
- Failure to comply with U.S. Embassy guidelines
- Inability to facilitate payments for required fees and travel
- Not supporting the strategic priorities of the U.S. Embassy
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan for fund disbursement
- Experience in managing educational programs
- Partnership with local educational institutions
- Plan for organizing pre-departure orientations
Cautions
- Grantee will not select or recruit students
- Must align with U.S. strategic priorities
- Strict adherence to budget limits
- Coordination with U.S. Embassy is crucial
- Focus on STEM and critical fields
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization capable of assisting the U.S. Embassy in Zambia with the management of funds and logistics for the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program. This includes arranging payments for application fees, testing fees, visa fees, and travel expenses for Zambian students applying to U.S. colleges. The program is unrestricted in terms of eligible applicant types, meaning any organization that can meet the program's requirements is welcome to apply.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can assist the U.S. Embassy in Zambia with managing funds and logistics for Zambian students applying to U.S. colleges. It's particularly aimed at students who are academically gifted but lack financial resources, especially those interested in STEM and other critical fields.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to manage funds and logistics as required by the program
- Lack of experience in educational program management
- Failure to comply with U.S. Embassy guidelines
- Inability to facilitate payments for required fees and travel
- Not supporting the strategic priorities of the U.S. Embassy
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to cover U.S. college application fees, standardized testing fees, visa fees, travel expenses for students, and costs associated with pre-departure orientations.
Total Program Funding
$28,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 10, 2026(14 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 9, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review the program's objectives and requirements
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Ensure capability to manage logistics and fund disbursement
- Establish partnerships with local educational entities
- Plan for pre-departure orientations
- Submit application by the deadline