By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Nigerian graduates are invited to apply for the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program, an initiative of the US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria.
The EducationUSA network aims to strengthen American communities and classrooms by assisting top-performing Nigerian students with the funding to cover up-front application costs, thereby attracting top talent to US higher education institutions and fostering global competitiveness.
The scholarship is open for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate
- May/June WAEC results. Students without a ready WAEC result can submit the following documents as alternatives: S1 & SS2 end-of-year report or results of mock WAEC result (in PDF files only).
Postgraduate Courses
- A copy of the university transcript, if available.
- A copy of the statement of result/degree.
- A detailed academic curriculum vitae.
- Scanned copies of any additional certificates of achievement.
- A copy of the GRE result (for engineering students).
Note that all documents must be submitted in PDF formats only.
How to Apply
Follow this link to access application form
The US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria are inviting Nigerian graduates to apply for the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program. This initiative aims to support outstanding Nigerian students by covering up-front application costs, thereby attracting top talent to US higher education institutions. The scholarship is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Eligibility for undergraduate applicants requires either May/June WAEC results or alternative documents like S1 & SS2 report cards or mock WAEC results. For postgraduate applicants, required documents include a university transcript, statement of result/degree, detailed academic CV, additional certificates, and for engineering students, a GRE result. All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
Applications can be made online through the provided link. This program aims to enhance global competitiveness by integrating top-performing Nigerian students into US communities and classrooms.
