At a glance
Moderate Complexity
The FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program is looking for a U.S. non-profit organization to manage a scholarship program for students from the South Pacific. This involves organizing academic exchanges for up to eight students to study in the U.S. The grant provides $925,000 to cover all program activities, including recruitment, student placement, and support services.
Who it's for: This grant is for U.S. public and private non-profit organizations that qualify under the Internal Revenue Code section 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3). These organizations will need to manage academic exchange activities for students from the South Pacific.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations not classified under 501(c)(3)
- Organizations unable to manage academic exchange programs
- Entities outside the U.S.
- Proposals not aligned with the program's goals
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status
- Detailed proposal for program management
- Budget plan for $925,000
- Plan for student recruitment and selection
- Partnerships with U.S. institutions
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- Alumni follow-up strategy
- Organizational capability statement
- Past performance references
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with 501(c)(3) requirements
- Align program activities with U.S. embassies in the EAP region
- Maintain thorough documentation for monitoring and evaluation