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EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2026
U.S. Mission to South Africa
PAS-ZAF-FY26-02
DOS-ZAF
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
PAS-ZAF-FY26-02
Owning Agency:
DOS-ZAF
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
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. |
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| Response Date | May 29, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Apr 28, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Jun 28, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 67,500 |
| Award Floor | 67,500 |
| Cost Sharing | No |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: Only non-profit South African or U.S. organizations are eligible to apply. This includes non-profit think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and public and private educational institutions.Applicants should provide proof of their non-profit status if there is any ambiguity regarding this. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Nondumiso N Zungu Grantor |
| Link to Additional Information: | N/a |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 19.022: Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
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