Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 268 12 000001
Apply for RFA 268 12 000001
- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THE USAID/LEBANON UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2012 and posted on Feb 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Not for profit universities, non governmental organizations (both for profit and non profit), and other educational institutions are eligible to submit applications under this Request for Applications (RFA) and may submit applications individually or in partnership with other institutions which comply with Government of Lebanon s legal requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/Lebanon University Scholarship Program (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 268-12-000001) is a USAID-funded education initiative designed to expand access to high-quality undergraduate education for talented Lebanese students who graduate from public high schools and demonstrate significant financial need. The core purpose is developmental: by enabling capable students, regardless of gender, to earn undergraduate degrees at American-style universities, the program aims to help build a stronger base of skilled graduates who can contribute to Lebanon's democratic governance, civic life, and economic growth over the long term. In practical terms, the opportunity is structured around providing full scholarship coverage, meaning the program is intended to remove the major financial barriers that often prevent high-performing, low-income public school graduates from pursuing competitive university studies.
This opportunity is being offered under a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the recipient organization will implement the scholarship program in close collaboration with USAID, with more ongoing engagement than a standard grant. The Funding Activity Category is Education, and the opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The total estimated funding is up to USD 20,000,000, with an award ceiling also set at USD 20,000,000 and no stated award floor, indicating flexibility in the size of individual awards depending on the proposed approach and scope. USAID anticipated making up to four awards, suggesting the agency expected to fund multiple implementers or consortia to run scholarship pipelines and related program components.
Applicants are not the students themselves; instead, USAID is seeking organizations capable of administering and managing a scholarship program at scale. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit universities, non-governmental organizations (both non-profit and for-profit), and other educational institutions. Applicants may apply on their own or in partnership with other institutions, as long as participating entities comply with Government of Lebanon legal requirements. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning implementing organizations are expected to contribute resources (financial or approved in-kind contributions) alongside USAID funds, consistent with the specifics in the full Request for Applications.
Key dates indicate the opportunity was posted on February 12, 2012, with a closing date of March 15, 2012 (both the original and current closing date are the same). The listing includes an agency reference of USAID Cairo (Agency Name: Egypt USAID Cairo), which likely reflects the administrative office managing the competition at the time. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact person listed is Nihal El Khatib, Acquisition Specialist, with the provided phone number 0110225226923.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID/Lebanon University Scholarship Program (RFA 268-12-000001)
1) What is the USAID/Lebanon University Scholarship Program?
It is a USAID-funded education initiative designed to expand access to high-quality undergraduate education for talented Lebanese students who graduate from public high schools and demonstrate significant financial need.
2) What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The program has a long-term development purpose: to help build a stronger base of skilled graduates who can contribute to Lebanon's democratic governance, civic life, and economic growth by enabling capable students (regardless of gender) to earn undergraduate degrees at American-style universities.
3) What type of education does the program focus on?
The program focuses on undergraduate education at American-style universities.
4) Who is the scholarship intended to support?
The scholarship support is intended for talented Lebanese students who (1) graduate from public high schools and (2) demonstrate significant financial need.
5) Are students the applicants for this funding opportunity?
No. Students are not the applicants. USAID is seeking organizations that can administer and manage the scholarship program at scale.
6) Who can apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit universities, non-governmental organizations (both non-profit and for-profit), and other educational institutions.
7) Can applicants apply as a partnership or consortium?
Yes. Applicants may apply on their own or in partnership with other institutions, as long as participating entities comply with Government of Lebanon legal requirements.
8) What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered under a Cooperative Agreement, which typically involves close collaboration with USAID and more ongoing engagement than a standard grant.
9) What is the funding activity category?
The Funding Activity Category is Education.
10) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
11) How much total funding is available?
The total estimated funding is up to USD 20,000,000.
12) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is USD 20,000,000.
13) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated, which suggests flexibility in the size of individual awards depending on the proposed approach and scope.
14) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to four awards.
15) What does "full scholarship coverage" mean in this opportunity?
The opportunity is structured around providing full scholarship coverage, meaning it is intended to remove major financial barriers that can prevent high-performing, low-income public school graduates from pursuing competitive university studies.
16) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning implementing organizations are expected to contribute resources (financial or approved in-kind contributions) alongside USAID funds, consistent with the specifics in the full Request for Applications (RFA).
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 12, 2012.
18) What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date was March 15, 2012 (the original and current closing date are the same).
19) Which USAID office is referenced for this opportunity?
The listing includes an agency reference of USAID Cairo (Agency Name: Egypt USAID Cairo), which likely reflects the administrative office managing the competition at the time.
20) Who is the contact person for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact person listed is Nihal El Khatib, Acquisition Specialist.
21) What phone number is provided for the technical contact?
The provided phone number is 0110225226923.
22) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 268-12-000001.
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