FY26 EducationUSA Nigeria Advising

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is seeking applications to implement the EducationUSA Nigeria Advising Program. The program aims to expand access to U.S. higher education for qualified Nigerian students while strengthening advising services that promote informed and lawful study. The target participants include academically strong Nigerian secondary school and university students. The program will implement two core initiatives: the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program and support for four advising centers that deliver accurate, outcome-driven guidance aligned with U.S. priorities. Some key aspects of the program include: • Expanding access to U.S. higher education for qualified Nigerian students • Strengthening advising services that promote informed and lawful study • Implementing the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program • Supporting four advising centers that deliver accurate, outcome-driven guidance • Promoting informed, lawful study pathways and curbing visa misuse and illegal immigration • Advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities through American higher education excellence