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2020/2021 EducationUSA Graduate Opportunity Funds Program

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The U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe is seeking a single organization to administer the 2020/2021 EducationUSA Graduate Opportunity Funds Program, a $75,000 initiative aimed at supporting high-achieving Zimbabwean university students in their third and fourth years who aspire to pursue graduate studies in the United States but lack the financial means to cover application-related expenses. The selected grantee will manage two critical phases: the first involves assisting up to 25 students with standardized testing, application fees, transcript evaluations, and comprehensive advising on U.S. graduate admissions, including help with personal statements, recommendation letters, CVs, and financial aid processes, all coordinated with EducationUSA advisers in Harare. The second phase focuses on enabling approximately 15 selected students to travel to the U.S., handling all logistics such as visa and SEVIS fees, international airfare, and settling-in allowances, while ensuring timely communication, visa appointment coordination, and efficient disbursement of funds. The program supports both virtual and in-person advising sessions and requires strong financial management, logistical expertise, and close collaboration with U.S. Embassy staff. The project must be implemented over a 24-month period, beginning on September 15, 2021, with all activities directed exclusively toward Zimbabwean students and occurring in both Zimbabwe and the United States. The grantee is expected to demonstrate proven capacity in managing international education programs, handling sensitive financial transactions, and coordinating complex travel and administrative processes under tight timelines. Only one award will be made, and applicants must be organizations with experience working in higher education contexts in Zimbabwe. The point of contact for inquiries is Tafadzwa Muzhandu, and proposals must be submitted through the official U.S. grants portal to be considered.

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Administer $75,000 to support Zimbabwean students with graduate application costs and U.S. travel logistics.

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Department Of State → U.S. Mission To ZimbabweView Agency

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923110 - Administration of Education ProgramsView NAICS

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Notice of Funding -Opportunity Graduate Cohort-OFP2021 2021-06-09.docx

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SF424 Application for Federal Assistance.pdf

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SF424A Budget.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of State → U.S. Mission To Zimbabwe
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Department Of State → U.S. Mission To Zimbabwe
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The U.S. Embassy, Public Diplomacy Section, Harare, Zimbabwe announces an open competition for organizations working with college and university students to submit applications to carry out a project focused on promoting U.S. higher education opportunities for high-achieving Zimbabwean university students. 

 

Priority Region: Project activities must take place in Zimbabwe and the United States and be directed at Zimbabwean audiences/participants.

 

Program Objectives:

The grantee will work in coordination with the Public Diplomacy Section in support of the 2020/2021 EducationUSA Graduate Opportunity Funds program. This program assists highly qualified students who are likely to be awarded scholarships from U.S. universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front costs of applying to U.S. universities. U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe and EducationUSA advisers located in Harare will develop selection criteria and lead the Graduate Opportunity Funds selection committee.

 

Individuals and institutions interested in bidding on this grant must submit a proposal to administer the Opportunity Funds (OFP) of US $75, 000 and manage two phases of the EducationUSA advising process for 2020-2021. The first phase requires coordination and payment for 25 selected prospective students to take standardized tests, application fees, transcript evaluations and other costs. Throughout this phase, the grantee will assist advisers in Harare with logistical support in providing advising sessions for the Opportunity Fund Program students. These sessions will include comprehensive coaching on the U.S. application process, financial awards/aid, personal statements/essays and recommendation letter writing, CVS/resumes, transcripts and equivalencies, and similar subjects related to graduate admissions at U.S. universities.

 

The second phase requires the recipient to manage the travel logistics of approximately 15 students, including visa and SEVIS fees, international airfare, settling-in allowance, and other related expenses. The grantee will communicate with the students and advisers, coordinate visa appointments at the appropriate U.S. consulate, make travel arrangements for domestic and international travel, and coordinate payment to the students of settling-in and other related allowances. The successful grantee will demonstrate an ability to effectively handle funds, coordinate logistics, and finalize payments in a timely manner. Both phases can be managed virtually, with regular web and phone-based counselling sessions for selected Zimbabwean candidates. 

 

Participants and Audiences:

High achieving university students in their 3rd and 4th year studying at a local university.

 

Length of performance period: 24 Months

Number of awards anticipated: 1 award

Anticipated program start date: September 15, 2021

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