Description
The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program 2026 aims to support academically gifted Zambian students with costs related to U.S. college applications, such as application fees, standardized testing fees, visa fees, and travel expenses. The program enables economically disadvantaged students to complete applications to pursue enrollment at U.S.-accredited institutions. The grantee will assist the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in disbursing funds to organizations and individuals to cover travel, admission fees, exam fees, application expenses, and assist the Embassy’s Education Outreach Coordinator to organize logistics for pre-departure orientations.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Arranging for required standardized U.S. admission test fees for selected students
• Facilitating payment for domestic travel and per diem costs to enable participants to attend the nearest testing site
• Arranging payment for university/college application expenses, including financial aid applications
• Facilitating and paying U.S. visa and SEVIS fees, domestic travel arrangements for visa appointments, travel to U.S. higher education institutions to commence studies, and settling-in allowances and other expenses related to beginning their U.S. tertiary program
• Facilitating payment for pre-departure orientations and travel logistics for an estimated 30 Opportunity Funds students with successful applications to U.S. higher education institutions