Opportunity Funds
EducationUSA Opportunity Funds provide small grants for students who are highly qualified and likely to be awarded substantial institutional financial aid, but who have difficulty paying the up-front costs of applying to U.S. universities including testing, visa fees, and the cost of international airfare.
The program also provides modest “gap scholarships” to students who receive support from the college, or university of choice, but whose financial aid packages fall short of their needs.
This program provides an excellent opportunity to encourage prospective students to use the valuable resources available at the EducationUSA Advising centers, specially individualized consultations with advisers.
Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Advanced Level of English.
- Excellent Academic Background.
- Leadership skills ( proof of Community Service).
- Proof of Financial Need.
- Not a former grantee of the Fulbright Program or any other program sponsored by the US Department of State.
Examples of Items eligible for funding under Opportunity Funds:
- Payment of fees for any standardized test required for admission at US institutions.
- Application fees for accredited US institutions.
- International courier fees to ensure that the student’s application package reaches US institutions.
- Certifications of student’s official documents.
- Passport fees.
- Costs related to applying for appropriate US visas.
- SEVIS.
- Local transportation expenses.
- Test Prep courses.
- Advanced English lessons.
- One time settling-in allowance.
- Limited financial aid to supplement assistance offered by accredited US. institution of Higher education.