Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006674
The FY 2020 United States South Pacific (USSP) Scholarship Program and the FY 2020 United States Timor-Leste (USTL) Scholarship Program funding opportunity is a U.S. Department of State initiative, run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Office of Academic Exchange Programs, to select one or more U.S. organizations to administer scholarship-based academic exchanges in the United States. The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient will carry out day-to-day program operations while working closely with ECA and U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Sections in the region. The core purpose is to support degree-seeking study in the United States for a small cohort of participants, strengthening educational ties and building long-term people-to-people relationships through structured academic exchange and alumni engagement.
Under this competition (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0006674; CFDA 19.011), applicants may propose to administer one or both scholarship programs. The projected participant numbers are modest: about three participants from eligible sovereign island nations of the South Pacific (the specific list is referenced in the opportunity overview) and/or about three participants from Timor-Leste. Participants are to be placed at appropriate U.S. colleges or universities for academic degree programs leading to either a bachelors or a masters degree. In practice, that means the implementing organization is expected to build and manage the full pathway from recruitment through university placement, onboarding, student support during studies, and continued engagement after the students return home.
The selected award recipient(s) would be responsible for comprehensive program administration. This includes designing and executing publicity and recruitment strategies in coordination with U.S. embassies; collecting and reviewing applications and academic credentials; convening review panels; and supporting a transparent, merit-based competitive selection process that results in nominations for the scholarship. Once participants are selected, the administrator must place students at U.S. institutions that match their academic background and degree goals, coordinate admissions-related steps, and facilitate student travel to the United States. The administrator must also provide structured orientation and ongoing enrichment activities, which typically cover academic expectations, cultural adjustment, and program rules, along with professional and cultural programming that deepens the exchange experience.
A major part of the work is student services and stewardship throughout the scholarship period. The opportunity calls for monitoring and support services for participants while they are in the United States, which generally involves regular check-ins, troubleshooting academic or personal issues, ensuring compliance with program and visa-related requirements as applicable, and coordinating with host institutions. The program also requires pre-return activities to help participants prepare for reintegration and to encourage them to apply their U.S. education in ways that benefit their home communities. Beyond the study period, the administrator is expected to conduct ongoing evaluation and maintain follow-up with alumni, supporting longer-term outcomes and sustained networks.
Eligibility is aimed at U.S. organizations capable of managing international academic exchange programming. Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private non-profit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The listing also notes additional eligible categories under an "Others" classification, with details to be clarified in the full announcement. The federal agency is the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
The funding parameters indicate an award ceiling of $700,000 and an expectation of up to two awards, suggesting ECA may fund separate implementers for the two programs or split responsibilities depending on the proposals received. The cooperative agreement duration can be up to five years, with an anticipated start around August 1, 2020 and an end date of July 31, 2025, which implies support across multiple academic cycles and emphasizes sustained program management, evaluation, and alumni tracking rather than a one-time scholarship administration effort. The opportunity was posted April 9, 2020, with an original application closing date of June 8, 2020.Apply for SFOP0006674
- The Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2020 United States South Pacific Scholarship Program and FY 2020 United States Timor-Leste Scholarship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.011.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 09, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 08, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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