EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program Coordinator ·U.S. Department of State

Overview

This funding opportunity under the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2026 aims to expand access to higher education in the United States for financially disadvantaged South African students.

Eligibility

The funding opportunity is specifically open to the following organizations:

• South African non-profit organizations
• U.S.-based non-profit organizations
• Civil society organizations
• NGOs
• Public and private educational institutions
• Non-profit think tanks

Applicants are required to provide proof of non-profit status where necessary. The programme is not open to for-profit entities or commercial organizations.

Benefits

Applicants will receive funding to cover pre-admission financial barriers including:

• Standardized testing fees
• University application fees
• Visa processing costs
• Travel documentation expenses
• Other pre-enrollment application requirements

The award amount will be $67,500.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted before the official closing deadline through the designated grants platform. You can apply through the official grants portal here.

Deadline

Applications close on May 29, 2026.