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Solicitation for FY26 EducationUSA Nigeria Advising Program

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission Nigeria, part of the U.S. Department of State, seeks proposals for the FY26 EducationUSA Nigeria Advising Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission Nigeria - Public Diplomacy Section - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grants-based educational services program. - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of the EducationUSA Nigeria Advising Program - Support for approximately 40 high-achieving Nigerian students through the Opportunity Funds Program - Covers pre-departure costs: standardized tests, application fees, passport, visa and SEVIS fees, and travel - Strengthening and supporting four EducationUSA advising centers (Jos, Kano, Calabar, Ibadan) - Centers provide guidance on U.S. higher education, student visa responsibilities, and compliance with U.S. law - Outreach and program implementation aligned with U.S. priorities (STEM, AI, critical emerging technologies) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Transparent and merit-based selection process for Opportunity Funds participants - Emphasis on curbing visa misuse and illegal immigration - Applicants must be not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, or public international organizations with nationwide advising capacity - Two awards anticipated, each ranging from $67,500 to $100,700, for a total of approximately $168,200 - Project duration is 12 to 18 months, with possible continuation grants based on performance and funding

Description

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is soliciting proposals for the FY26 EducationUSA Nigeria Advising program. This program aims to expand access to U.S. higher education for qualified Nigerian students by supporting advising services that promote informed and lawful study. The program includes the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program, which covers essential upfront costs such as standardized testing and visa interview travel, and supports four advising centers providing guidance aligned with U.S. priorities. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations with nationwide advising capacity. The project duration is 12 to 18 months with two awards anticipated, ranging from approximately $67,500 to $100,700 each, totaling about $168,200.

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