The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2025 is a fully funded initiative by the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, designed to assist academically talented but financially disadvantaged Nigerian students in pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in the United States.
The program covers the upfront costs associated with the application process, including standardised test fees, application fees, visa and SEVIS fees, international passport, flight tickets, and a settlement stipend.
US Embassy EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2025: Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Program Name | EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2025 |
| Sponsor | U.S. Embassy Nigeria / U.S. Department of State |
| Target Audience | High-achieving, low-income Nigerian students seeking undergraduate or graduate studies in the U.S. |
| Application Deadline | April 30, 2025 |
| Program Duration | June 2024 – August 2025 |
| Application Portal | opportunityfundsnigeria.org/apply |
| Program Benefits | Covers application fees, standardized test fees (e.g., GRE, TOEFL), visa and SEVIS fees, international passport, flight tickets, and provides a settlement stipend. |
| Number of Awards | Approximately 40 students |
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Applicants:
- Must be in SS3 or have completed WAEC (May/June only).
- Strong academic record with at least 70% in each subject/course in the last two completed years of study.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Active participation in community service.
- Financial need.
- Must be able to attend monthly meetings at EducationUSA offices in Abuja or Lagos.
Graduate Applicants:
- Must have completed an undergraduate degree with a strong academic record.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Active participation in community service.
- Financial need.
- GRE scores are recommended for engineering applicants.
- Must be able to attend monthly meetings at EducationUSA offices in Abuja or Lagos.E
Required Documents
Undergraduate Applicants:
- SS1 & SS2 end-of-year report cards (PDF).
- Mock WAEC result or WAEC result (PDF).
- Other supporting documentation (PDF).
Graduate Applicants:
- Copy of university transcript (PDF).
- Copy of Statement of Result/Degree (PDF).
- Detailed Academic Curriculum Vitae (PDF).
- Scanned copies of any supplementary certificates of achievement (PDF).
- Copy of GRE result (recommended for engineering students) (PDF).
Application Process
- Visit the OFP Application Portal.
- Create and verify your account.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload all required documents in PDF format.
- Submit your application by April 30, 2025.
Program Centers
Applicants must be able to attend monthly meetings at EducationUSA Advising Centers in Abuja or Lagos.
Additional Information
- The OFP is highly competitive; applicants are encouraged to demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and community involvement.
- Participants will work closely with EducationUSA Advisors from June 2024 to August 2025 to secure admission and financial assistance to begin studying in the U.S. in August 2025.
- The program has successfully placed over 400 students at selective U.S. colleges and universities with full aid since 2004
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