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Graduate Scholarship by Education USA Opportunity Funds

The EducationUSA is accepting applications from qualified Nigerian undergraduates to participate in their Opportunity Funds Program which is for both students at undergraduate and graduate level.

Interested students are encouraged to apply.


Education USA Opportunity Funds Graduate

Application DeadlineApril 14, 2019
Funding TypeFully Funded
Country to studyNigeria
TypeUndergraduate
SponsorEducation USA Opportunity Funds
GenderMen and Women

Benefits of Education USA Opportunity Funds Graduate

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 11th 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).

OFP’s mission is to assist talented and determined, low-income students who are good candidates for financial assistance from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front cost of obtaining admission.

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.

Applicants are welcome from all the states in Nigeria. However, students must be able to reach our offices in Abuja or Lagos on a monthly basis during the program for full participation. Participants will work with our EducationUSA Advisors from June 2019 – August 2020 to try to secure places and financial assistance to begin study in the U.S. in August 2020.

Requirements for Education USA Opportunity Funds Graduate

The selection of finalists for 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

Application Documents

  • Complete Application Form
  • Attach a copy of your Final year results and degree results (if available) First Class only (STEM majors preferred).
  • Provide the details of a lecturer, professor, or Head of Department (HOD) that we can contact to find out more about you.
  • Send a scanned copy of your transcripts that show a GPA of 4.5 or above on a 5.0 scale. 
  • 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)
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    HOW TO APPLY

  • Undergraduate applicants apply here 
  • Graduate applicants apply here
  • For inquiries send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]

     

Application Deadline

April 14, 2019

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Education USA Opportunity Funds on docs.google.com to apply
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