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EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program 2026 Implementation for U.S. Mission to South Africa

This opportunity seeks a non-profit partner to implement the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2026 for the U.S. Mission to South Africa. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Pretoria, Public Diplomacy Section - OEMs and Vendors: - U.S. Department of State (program sponsor) - EducationUSA (program framework and branding) - Services Requested: - Implementation of the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program for up to 30 high-achieving, low-income South African Grade 12 or gap-year students - Recruitment and selection of eligible students - Test preparation and application assistance for U.S. undergraduate admissions (excluding Medicine and Law) - Facilitation of U.S. visa and SEVIS fees - Arranging domestic travel for visa appointments and international travel to U.S. institutions - Provision of settling-in allowances and other start-up expenses - Delivery of virtual or in-person pre-departure briefings in partnership with EducationUSA advisers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only non-profit South African or U.S. organizations (including think tanks, NGOs, and educational institutions) are eligible to apply - The program specifically targets students likely to receive full financial aid from U.S. institutions but lacking resources for up-front costs - Excludes support for Medicine and Law studies - No cost sharing or matching is required - Cooperative agreement valued at $67,500 for 12 to 24 months, with possible continuation grants - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Activities based in South Africa, with oversight and contracting through the U.S. Embassy Pretoria

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission in South Africa, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a program to roll out South Africa’s EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP). This program assists highly qualified students who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States, and who are likely to be awarded full financial aid from such U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front costs. The program includes facilitating U.S. visa and SEVIS fees, domestic travel arrangements for visa appointments, travel to U.S. higher education institutions to commence studies, and settling-in allowances and other expenses related to beginning their U.S. tertiary program. In partnership with EducationUSA advisers, the program offers virtual or in-person pre-departure briefings to students.

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