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US Embassy Education USA Opportunity Funds Program 2022/2023 for Study in USA

 The US Embassy is pleased to announce its 2022/2023 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) open to eligible applicants from all the states in Nigeria for a chance to study in the United States.

There are many determined and talented, low-income students in Nigeria who only require financial resources and access to information to better their educational future. For the 12th year, the United States Embassy, Nigeria seeks to identify academically qualified and highly motivated, low-income students in Nigeria to join the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP).

Scholarship Sponsor(s): US Embassy/Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships

Host Institution(s):  Higher institutions in USA

Scholarship Worth:  Full funding

Study Level:  Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Number of Awards: Not specified

Nationality: Nigerian Students

 

Also Check: Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2022 (4,000 Scholarships fully-funded to USA)

US Embassy EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program 2022/2023 | DETAILS

The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) works closely with students through regularly scheduled meetings and seminars to assist them throughout the application process to secure admission and scholarships to attend colleges and universities in the United States. OFP finances the cost of the application process, including registration fees for required standardized examinations and provides free membership to the U.S. EducationUSA Advising Center for its participants. OFP expects a sincere commitment from the students to give their energy and time to the program so that they may achieve their dreams of study in the United States.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Complete Application Form
  • Academic Results:
    Undergraduate Applicants    – Attach a copyof your WAEC “O” Level results (from WAEC website).  Include Cambridge A’Level or IGSCE results if applicable or available.
    Graduate Applicants– Attach a copy of your Final year results and degree results (if available) First Class only (STEM majors preferred).
  • Letters of recommendation:
    Undergraduate Applicants:     Request a teacher or your school principal to complete a letter of recommendation form, attesting to your character, talent and skills.  Please do not include a basic testimonial that does not talk about you as an individual.
    Graduate Applicants: Provide the details of a lecturer, professor, or Head of Department (HOD) that we can contact to find out more about you.
  • Transcript:
    Undergraduate Applicants    : Send a scanned copy of your transcript from JS1 to SS3 including your mock and first term results, if possible.
    Graduate Applicants– Send a scanned copy of your transcripts that show a GPA of 4.5 or above on a 5.0 scale.
  • Essays:
    Write two essays, one from Group A and one from Group B, each of about 250– 300 words. The essay topics will be on the application form you receive. (Essay topics will be found on the form)

Selection Criteria

The selection of finalists for EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) is highly competitive, given limited funding. We look for applicants with:

  • Strong academic record/ transcript
  • Robust participation in extracurricular activities
  • Involvement in leadership roles
  • Excellent community service participation
  • Financial Need

NOTE:  Undergraduate Applicants– If WAEC results are not available; the student must be currently in SS3. If WAEC results are available, they must be from May/June WAEC.

Students who have already started a University education are NOT eligible to apply.

Application Procedures

How to Apply: Interested applicants for the US Embassy EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program are to apply on the Opportunity Funds Applications website

Application Deadline: April 30, 2022

Visit the Official Website for Further Details

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