Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 268 13 000002
Apply for SOL 268 13 000002
- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "University Scholarship Program (V)" 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 Apr 4, 2013 and posted on Apr 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 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).
- U.S. or non U.S. non governmental organizations For profit or non profit U.S. or Non U.S. organizations Non profit university Educational institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The University Scholarship Program (V) is a USAID-funded education grant designed to expand access to high-quality undergraduate education for Lebanese students who have strong academic merit but limited financial means. The core purpose is to help talented graduates of Lebanese public high schools attend American-accredited universities with full scholarship support, so they can develop the skills and credentials needed to contribute to Lebanon's democratic progress and long-term economic development. The opportunity emphasizes inclusion of both male and female students and focuses on removing the financial barriers that prevent high-performing public school graduates from pursuing competitive higher education pathways.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SOL 268 13 000002) is offered under the USAID foreign assistance authority (CFDA 98.001) and is categorized as a discretionary award in the education sector. The award type is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the funding agency expects to remain actively involved in key aspects of implementation, coordination, monitoring, and program oversight rather than issuing a hands-off grant. In practice, applicants should expect structured reporting requirements and ongoing collaboration with USAID during program delivery, particularly around scholarship selection processes, compliance expectations, and performance monitoring.
The program is sized for multiple implementers, with an expected four awards. Total estimated funding is $12,000,000, and individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of $2,000,000 to a ceiling of $6,000,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants must plan to contribute some portion of resources, which can affect budgeting, partnerships, and the overall design of the scholarship package and support services.
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, both for-profit and non-profit entities, non-profit universities, and other educational institutions, as clarified in the announcement's eligibility section. This structure suggests the program is intended to be implementable by a range of organizations capable of administering scholarships at scale, managing transparent selection processes, verifying financial need and academic qualifications, coordinating with universities, and supporting students through to completion. Because the scholarships are described as "full coverage," implementers would typically be expected to plan for tuition and fees and often related costs that commonly determine whether financially needy students can actually enroll and persist, such as books, housing, transportation, and other education-related expenses, consistent with the final approved program design and USAID guidance.
The opportunity was posted and created on April 4, 2013, with an application closing date of May 14, 2013 (original and current closing dates are the same). The issuing agency is USAID Cairo (listed as Egypt USAID Cairo), reflecting regional management and oversight for this particular scholarship activity. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Abeer Rizk, an Agreement/Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at +20 2 522 6884.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the University Scholarship Program (V)?
The University Scholarship Program (V) is a USAID-funded education grant designed to expand access to high-quality undergraduate education for Lebanese students who have strong academic merit but limited financial means. The program’s core purpose is to help talented graduates of Lebanese public high schools attend American-accredited universities with full scholarship support.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity aims to remove financial barriers that prevent high-performing Lebanese public high school graduates from pursuing competitive undergraduate education. It is intended to help students build the skills and credentials needed to contribute to Lebanon’s democratic progress and long-term economic development.
Who benefits from the scholarships supported by this grant?
The scholarships are intended for Lebanese students who (1) are academically strong, (2) have limited financial means, and (3) are graduates of Lebanese public high schools. The program emphasizes inclusion of both male and female students.
Is the program focused on undergraduate or graduate education?
This opportunity is focused on undergraduate education.
What types of universities are referenced in the program description?
The program description emphasizes attendance at American-accredited universities.
What does "full scholarship support" mean in this program?
The scholarships are described as "full coverage." While the announcement does not list every allowable cost item, it indicates that implementers would typically be expected to plan for tuition and fees and often other education-related costs that commonly affect enrollment and persistence (for example, books, housing, transportation, and similar expenses), consistent with the final approved program design and USAID guidance.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL 268 13 000002.
What is the CFDA number (assistance listing) associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under USAID foreign assistance authority (CFDA 98.001).
What sector is this funding opportunity in?
This is an education-sector funding opportunity.
Is this a discretionary or mandatory funding opportunity?
The announcement categorizes it as a discretionary award.
What is the award type?
The award type is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means USAID expects to remain actively involved in key aspects of implementation, coordination, monitoring, and program oversight. In practice, applicants should expect structured reporting requirements and ongoing collaboration with USAID during delivery, particularly around scholarship selection processes, compliance expectations, and performance monitoring.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The program is sized for multiple implementers, with an expected four awards.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $12,000,000.
What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of $2,000,000 to a ceiling of $6,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants must plan to contribute some portion of resources. This can affect budgeting, partnerships, and the overall design of the scholarship package and support services.
Who is eligible to apply as an implementing organization?
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, both for-profit and non-profit entities, non-profit universities, and other educational institutions, as described in the eligibility section of the announcement.
Does the opportunity allow non-U.S. organizations to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations.
Can for-profit entities apply?
Yes. The eligibility description includes both for-profit and non-profit entities.
Can universities and other educational institutions apply?
Yes. Non-profit universities and other educational institutions are included in the eligibility description.
What kinds of capabilities are implied for applicants/implementers?
Based on the announcement description, implementers are expected to be capable of administering scholarships at scale, managing transparent selection processes, verifying financial need and academic qualifications, coordinating with universities, and supporting students through to completion, consistent with the final program design and USAID guidance.
What is the posting/creation date of the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 4, 2013.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is May 14, 2013. The original and current closing dates are the same.
Which USAID office issued the opportunity?
The issuing agency is USAID Cairo (listed as Egypt USAID Cairo), reflecting regional management and oversight for this scholarship activity.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Abeer Rizk, Agreement/Assistance Specialist.
What is the contact phone number for technical access issues?
The phone number provided for the technical point of contact is +20 2 522 6884.
Is the program explicitly inclusive of both male and female students?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes inclusion of both male and female students.
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