The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria offers the Education Grant Opportunity, a $175,000 fund aimed at supporting high-achieving, low-income Nigerian students who aspire to study in the United States. This grant assists students likely to receive full financial aid from U.S. institutions but who lack resources for essential expenses. 
Key Details:
•Host: U.S. Embassy in Nigeria
•Eligible Country: Nigeria
•Funding Amount: $175,000
•Application Deadline: January 27, 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
•Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
•Public and private educational institutions.
•Public international organizations and governmental institutions.
All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and valid registration in SAM.gov. Each organization may submit only one proposal; multiple submissions will result in ineligibility. 
Benefits:
The grant aims to assist 40 high-achieving, low-income Nigerian students by covering costs such as:
• Standardized test fees
•Application fees
•Airfare
•Visa fees
•SEVIS fees
•Settling-in expenses
The implementing partner will collaborate with the EducationUSA network in Abuja and Lagos to achieve these goals, as directed by the Country Education Specialist during the performance period. 
How to Apply:
1.Visit the official U.S. Embassy grants webpage.
2.Download the mandatory forms from www.grants.gov under the “Forms” tab.
3.Complete the required details and submit your proposal, ensuring it meets the specified guidelines.
The application deadline is January 27, 2025. 
For more information and to apply, please visit the official U.S. Embassy grants webpage.
Please note that this information pertains specifically to the U.S. Embassy Education Grant Opportunity for Nigerian students. If you are interested in other scholarship opportunities offered by U.S. embassies across Africa, I recommend visiting the official website of the U.S. Embassy in your country or contacting their education or public affairs sections directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.