Are you a high-achieving low-income student with aspirations to pursue higher education in the United States? The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2024 is here to make your dreams a reality. The mission of the Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) is to empower academically qualified and highly motivated students from low-income backgrounds in Nigeria.
EducationUSA is dedicated to providing support to those facing economic challenges, guiding them through the intricate admissions process for U.S. colleges and universities. By doing so, they aim to nurture the next generation of leaders who will contribute significantly to the future of Nigeria.
About EducationUSA
EducationUSA, a U.S. Department of State network, is committed to promoting U.S. higher education globally. With over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories, EducationUSA offers accurate, comprehensive, and current information about studying at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States.
EducationUSA also assists U.S. higher education institutions in meeting their recruitment and internationalization objectives.
What They Seek
In pursuit of exceptional candidates, EducationUSA seeks for individuals who exhibit:
- Strong academic records: Demonstrating academic excellence is crucial.
- Active involvement in extracurricular activities: They value well-rounded individuals who actively engage beyond the classroom.
- Demonstrated leadership roles: Leadership qualities are highly regarded.
- Outstanding community service participation: They appreciate students who give back to their communities.
- Financial need: OFP is designed to support students from low-income backgrounds.
Benefits
The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program offers the following benefits to participants:
- Comprehensive Financial Support: OFP covers all expenses associated with the college application process, including registration fees for standardized examinations.
- Educational Membership: Participants receive complimentary membership to the US Educational Advising Center.
- Commitment to Giving Back: EducationUSA expects a sincere commitment from students to give back to the program and their communities.
Requirements
To be eligible for the undergraduate and postgraduate EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program, applicants must meet the requirements below:
For Undergraduate Applicants:
- In a situation where the Candidate’s WAEC results are unavailable, the Candidate must be currently in SS3.
- If the WAEC result is available, it must be from May/June WAEC.
Required Documents:
- The student’s SS1 & 2 end-of-year report (word or PDF files only)
- The Mock WAEC result or WAEC result (word or PDF files only)
- Other documents to support the application (word or PDF files only)
For Graduate Applicants:
- Applicants are expected to have obtained a relevant bachelor’s degree.
Additional Requirements:
- A copy of the university transcript in PDF files only
- Statement of Result/Degree (PDF files)
- Curriculum Vitae CV in PDF files only
- Supplementary certificates of achievement in PDF files.
- GRE result for Engineering students.
Geographical Consideration: Participants must have the ability to reach the program offices in Abuja or Lagos for full participation.
Application
Apply for EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) by visiting the official EducationUSA website at https://opportunityfundsnigeria.org/apply
Application Deadline
The application deadline for EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2024 application submission is March 31st, 2024.
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