Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A E NEA 13 02
Apply for ECA A E NEA 13 02
- The 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 "Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.009 Academic Exchange Programs Undergraduate Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 5, 2012 and posted on Oct 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 9, 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 $4,625,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,625,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program (Tunisia UGRAD) was a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant competition for one organization to run a multi-year academic exchange for Tunisian undergraduates. The opportunity was posted on October 5, 2012 and closed on November 9, 2012, with an estimated total funding amount up to $4,625,000. The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization would implement the program in close coordination with the U.S. government rather than operating fully independently.
The main purpose of the program was to broaden educational access and build capacity by bringing students from underrepresented regions and sectors of Tunisia to study in the United States for one academic year at accredited U.S. institutions. Beyond academics, the program emphasized cultural exchange and practical skill-building, aiming to give participants a deeper understanding of American society and help them gain globally applicable knowledge and expertise. The longer-term development goal was that students would return to Tunisia better prepared to contribute to economic growth and national development, supported by structured alumni engagement after the exchange.
The implementing organization was expected to manage the full life cycle of the exchange. That included recruiting and selecting participants in Tunisia, placing students at appropriate U.S. colleges or universities, and covering or arranging round-trip travel to and from the United States. The program design also had to include pre-departure orientation, enrichment activities during the academic year, ongoing advising, monitoring, and participant support. In addition, the recipient would be responsible for pre-return activities, program evaluation, and sustained follow-up with alumni to strengthen longer-term outcomes and networks.
In terms of scale, the program anticipated a total of up to 111 Tunisian students over the life of the award, organized as approximately 37 students per academic year across three consecutive years. The announcement also made clear that the recipient would need to manage and coordinate private sector contributions, suggesting that partnerships and external support were viewed as an important component of program delivery and sustainability. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants were expected to contribute resources or secure matching support in addition to federal funds, consistent with the full announcement terms.
Eligibility was limited to U.S.-based public and private nonprofit entities, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The grant was listed under CFDA 19.009 (Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs) and was funded using FY 2012/FY 2013 Middle East Response Fund (MERF) resources that were transferred to ECA for obligation in FY 2013. The funding opportunity number was ECA-A-E-NEA-13-02, and questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program (Tunisia UGRAD)
What is the Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program (Tunisia UGRAD)?
The Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program (Tunisia UGRAD) was a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant competition to select one organization to run a multi-year academic exchange program for Tunisian undergraduate students.
Who sponsored and administered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
What was the main purpose of the program?
The program aimed to broaden educational access and build capacity by bringing students from underrepresented regions and sectors of Tunisia to study in the United States for one academic year at accredited U.S. institutions. It also emphasized cultural exchange and practical skill-building to deepen understanding of American society and develop globally applicable expertise.
What longer-term outcomes was the program designed to support?
The longer-term development goal was for participants to return to Tunisia better prepared to contribute to economic growth and national development, supported by structured alumni engagement after the exchange.
Was this opportunity for students to apply directly?
No. This was a grant competition for one implementing organization to operate the exchange program. The organization would be responsible for recruiting and selecting student participants in Tunisia as part of program implementation.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization would implement the program in close coordination with the U.S. government rather than operating fully independently.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was up to $4,625,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 5, 2012 and closed on November 9, 2012.
How many students were expected to participate over the life of the award?
The program anticipated a total of up to 111 Tunisian students over the life of the award.
What was the expected yearly cohort size and program timeline?
The program design anticipated approximately 37 students per academic year across three consecutive years.
How long would each student study in the United States?
Each participant was expected to study in the United States for one academic year.
Where would participants study?
Participants would be placed at accredited U.S. colleges or universities selected as appropriate placements by the implementing organization.
What responsibilities would the implementing organization have?
The implementing organization was expected to manage the full life cycle of the exchange, including recruiting and selecting participants in Tunisia, placing students at U.S. institutions, and covering or arranging round-trip travel. The organization would also deliver pre-departure orientation, enrichment activities during the academic year, ongoing advising, monitoring, participant support, pre-return activities, program evaluation, and sustained alumni follow-up.
Was travel included as part of program management?
Yes. The implementing organization was expected to cover or arrange round-trip travel to and from the United States.
What kinds of participant support and programming were expected during the exchange year?
The program was expected to include enrichment activities during the academic year along with ongoing advising, monitoring, and participant support to help students succeed academically and engage in cultural exchange.
Were pre-departure and pre-return activities required?
Yes. The program design had to include pre-departure orientation and pre-return activities.
Was alumni engagement part of the required program design?
Yes. The program description emphasized sustained follow-up with alumni and structured alumni engagement to strengthen longer-term outcomes and networks after participants returned to Tunisia.
Were partnerships or private sector contributions expected?
Yes. The announcement indicated the recipient would need to manage and coordinate private sector contributions, signaling that partnerships and external support were considered an important component of program delivery and sustainability.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources or secure matching support in addition to federal funds, consistent with the full announcement terms.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility was limited to U.S.-based public and private nonprofit entities. This included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Could for-profit organizations apply?
Not under the eligibility description provided. The announcement limited eligibility to U.S.-based public and private nonprofit entities, including qualifying higher education institutions and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The grant was listed under CFDA 19.009, Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs.
What was the funding source for this program?
The program was funded using FY 2012/FY 2013 Middle East Response Fund (MERF) resources that were transferred to ECA for obligation in FY 2013.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was ECA-A-E-NEA-13-02.
Who was the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
How many organizations would receive an award?
The competition was for one organization to run the multi-year academic exchange program.
What was the central focus of the participant recruitment strategy?
The program focus was to bring students from underrepresented regions and sectors of Tunisia to study in the United States, so recruitment and selection were expected to align with that emphasis.
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