Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 268 14 000001
Apply for SOL 268 14 000001
- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "University Scholarship Program VI" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 20, 2014 and posted on Dec 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2014. (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 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The applicant who will be the USAID implementing partner may be any of the following entities 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 VI (Funding Opportunity Number SOL 268 14 000001) is a USAID-funded education initiative designed to expand access to high-quality university education for Lebanese public school graduates who are both academically strong and financially disadvantaged. The central purpose of the program is not only to help these students earn undergraduate degrees, but also to strengthen their job readiness and long-term career prospects so they can contribute more effectively to Lebanon's democratic and economic development. The opportunity emphasizes equal access for male and female students and frames scholarships as a tool for building human capital and supporting broader national development goals.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award and will be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the funding agency expects a more hands-on partnership with the implementing organization than in a standard grant. The selected implementers would be responsible for running the scholarship program, ensuring the selection of qualified beneficiaries, coordinating with universities, and overseeing scholarship administration and student support services as required by the agreement. The scholarships are described as full coverage for undergraduate studies at American-accredited universities, indicating that the program is intended to place students in institutions that meet specific accreditation standards and deliver education aligned with internationally recognized quality benchmarks.
The funding scope is substantial. USAID anticipates making three awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding level of USD 12,000,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between an award floor of USD 2,000,000 and an award ceiling of USD 6,000,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the rules in the full announcement) as part of the overall program budget and implementation plan.
Eligibility is broad and oriented toward organizations capable of managing complex scholarship programming. USAID indicates that the implementing partner may be a U.S. or non-U.S. nongovernmental organization, a for-profit or nonprofit organization (U.S. or non-U.S.), a nonprofit university, or other educational institutions, with further clarification referenced in the announcement's additional eligibility information section. In practice, this suggests USAID is looking for an organization with strong operational capacity, financial controls, and experience in higher education access, scholarship administration, student services, and monitoring and evaluation.
The opportunity was posted on December 24, 2013, with a creation date of January 20, 2014. The original closing date was February 4, 2014, and the current closing date was extended to February 18, 2014. The listed agency is USAID Cairo (Egypt), and the contact person for access issues is Abeer Rizk, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 20 2 522 6884.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): University Scholarship Program VI (USAID) - SOL 268 14 000001
1) What is the University Scholarship Program VI?
The University Scholarship Program VI is a USAID-funded education initiative designed to expand access to high-quality university education for Lebanese public school graduates who are academically strong and financially disadvantaged. The program supports students in completing undergraduate degrees and also focuses on improving their job readiness and long-term career prospects.
2) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to help eligible Lebanese students earn undergraduate degrees and strengthen their employment preparation so they can contribute to Lebanon's democratic and economic development. The scholarship effort is also framed as an investment in human capital and broader national development goals.
3) Who benefits from the scholarships described in this opportunity?
The intended beneficiaries are Lebanese public school graduates who demonstrate strong academic performance but face financial disadvantage that would otherwise limit their ability to access university education.
4) Does the program emphasize equal access for women and men?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly emphasizes equal access for male and female students.
5) What type of education does the scholarship cover?
The scholarships are described as providing full coverage for undergraduate studies at American-accredited universities, meaning the program is intended to place students at institutions that meet specific accreditation standards associated with American accreditation.
6) Is this opportunity a grant or another type of award?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary award that will be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement.
7) What does it mean that the award will be a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates that the funding agency expects a more hands-on partnership with the implementing organization than would occur under a standard grant. In this context, it signals active involvement or collaboration from USAID during implementation as described in the agreement.
8) How many awards does USAID expect to make under this solicitation?
USAID anticipates making three awards under this solicitation.
9) What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding level is USD 12,000,000.
10) What is the expected size of each individual award?
Individual awards are expected to range from an award floor of USD 2,000,000 to an award ceiling of USD 6,000,000.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources as part of the overall program budget and implementation plan. The full announcement would define whether cost share can be cash and/or in-kind and the applicable rules.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and oriented toward organizations capable of managing complex scholarship programming. USAID indicates the implementing partner may include:
- U.S. or non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
- For-profit or nonprofit organizations (U.S. or non-U.S.)
- Nonprofit universities
- Other educational institutions
Additional eligibility details are referenced in the announcement's additional eligibility information section.
13) What kinds of capabilities is USAID likely looking for in an implementing partner?
Based on the description provided, USAID is seeking an organization with the operational capacity and financial controls to manage a scholarship program at scale. The opportunity suggests a need for experience related to higher education access, scholarship administration, student services, and monitoring and evaluation.
14) What responsibilities would the selected implementer(s) have?
The selected implementers would be responsible for running the scholarship program, including:
- Managing scholarship program operations
- Ensuring selection of qualified student beneficiaries
- Coordinating with universities
- Overseeing scholarship administration
- Providing and/or managing student support services as required by the cooperative agreement
15) Which USAID office is associated with this opportunity?
The listed agency is USAID Cairo (Egypt).
16) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL 268 14 000001.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 24, 2013.
18) What is the creation date listed for this opportunity?
The creation date is January 20, 2014.
19) What were the original and extended closing dates?
The original closing date was February 4, 2014. The closing date was extended to February 18, 2014.
20) Who should be contacted for access issues?
The contact person for access issues is Abeer Rizk, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
21) What contact phone number is provided for access issues?
The provided phone number is 20 2 522 6884.
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