2025/2026 US Embassy EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP)

The 2025/2026 US Embassy EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP), which offers qualified applicants from all states in Nigeria the opportunity to study in the US, is proudly announced by the US Embassy. Many low-income, smart, and driven students in Nigeria just need access to knowledge and financial resources to improve their educational prospects. The United States Embassy in Nigeria is looking for low-income, academically capable, and highly motivated students in Nigeria to join EducationUSA for the 12th year.

Program for Opportunity Funds (OFP).
Scholarship Sponsor(s): US Embassy/Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited

Type of Scholarship: Scholarships with Full Funding
Host Institution(s): American higher education
Scholarship Value: Complete funding

Level of Study: Undergraduate and Graduate
The number of awards is not given.
Students of Nigerian nationality

2025/2026 US Embassy EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program| DETAILS

Through frequent meetings and seminars, the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) works closely with students to help them with the application process so they can get admission and scholarships to American colleges and universities. Participants in the program receive free membership to the U.S. EducationUSA Advising Center, and OFP covers the cost of the application process, including registration fees for mandatory standardized tests. OFP expects a sincere commitment from the students to give their energy and time to the program so that they may achieve their dreams of study in the United States.

Qualifications for Eligibility:

Fill out the application.
Academic Outcomes:

A copy of your WAEC “O” Level results (found on the WAEC website) should be attached by undergraduate applicants. If applicable or available, include the results of your IGSCE or Cambridge A’Level.
Graduate applicants: Please provide a copy of your degree and final year results, if you have them. Only first class (preferentially STEM majors).

2025/2026 US Embassy EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP)

Letters of recommendation:

Undergraduate Candidates: Ask a teacher or the principal of your school to fill out a recommendation letter confirming your abilities, aptitude, and character. Kindly refrain from providing a generic testimonial that doesn’t discuss you personally.

Candidates who are graduates: Give us the contact information for a professor, lecturer, or Head of Department (HOD) so we can learn more about you.

The transcript

Undergraduate Candidates: If at all feasible, send a scanned copy of your transcript from JS1 to SS3, together with your mock and first-term grades.
A scanned copy of your transcripts demonstrating a GPA of 4.5 or higher on a 5.0 scale should be sent by graduate applicants.

Essays:

Write two 250–300 word essays, one from Group A and one from Group B. The application form you get will list the essay subjects. (The form will contain the essay topics.)

Criteria for Selection

Due to funding constraints, the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) finalist selection process is extremely difficult. We seek candidates that possess:

Excellent academic record and transcript

Strong involvement in extracurricular activities
Participation in leadership positions
Outstanding involvement in community service

Need for Money

NOTE: Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in SS3 at the time of application if WAEC results are not available. Results from WAEC must be from May or June if they are available. Students are not eligible to apply if they have already begun their university education.

2025/2026 US Embassy EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) Procedures for Applications

How to Apply: Visit the Opportunity Funds Applications website to submit an application for the US Embassy EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program.

Application Deadline: 31 March, 2025

Visit the Official Scholarship Website

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