FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0017983
- Agency
-
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $925,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
-
- Other
- Eligible applicants
-
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Points of contact
-
- Anita Chan chanax@state.gov (202) 716-8798
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs seeks a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or higher education institution to administer the FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program, a comprehensive academic exchange initiative. The selected recipient must provide complete program administration services including recruitment and outreach, merit-based competitive selection support, student placement at accredited U.S. institutions, round-trip travel arrangements, health insurance enrollment, orientation and enrichment activities, pre-return preparation, ongoing monitoring and evaluation, and alumni follow-up services. Applicants must demonstrate at least four years of experience conducting international exchange programs and register with SAM.gov to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier prior to submission. The award will be structured as a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement by the Department of State in reviewing selection decisions and approving academic placements. The application deadline is May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of July 15, 2026.
The cooperative agreement will provide approximately $925,000 to support up to eight undergraduate and graduate degree students from eligible South Pacific nations (Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) for a 55-month performance period extending from July 1, 2026 through June 31, 2031. The recipient must work in close coordination with Public Affairs Sections at U.S. embassies in the East Asia and Pacific region and complete a Performance Monitoring Plan aligned with the ECA's MODE Framework indicators to measure program outcomes. All required application materials, including the SF-424 form, executive summary, detailed budget documents, and performance monitoring plan, must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for funding.
Synopsis
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for an assistance award to administer the FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP). U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3) may submit proposals to organize and carry out academic exchange program activities for up to eight participants for the USSP program (eligible nations for USSP are listed below in the Overview section).
The Office plans to issue a cooperative agreement to support up to eight participants to undertake degree studies in the United States for the FY 2026 USSP program for approximately $925,000. Working closely with Public Affairs Sections at U.S. embassies in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region, the award recipient will be responsible for the administration of the programs, including outreach and recruitment, convening review panels and assisting with merit-based competitive selection and nomination, placing students at appropriate U.S. institutions for academic degree study, providing orientation, enrichment activities, and pre-return activities, providing monitoring and support services, conducting on-going monitoring and evaluation, and follow-up with program alumni.
Please see the announcement for additional information.
Update #1 ·
The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for an assistance award to administer the FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP). U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3) may submit proposals to organize and carry out academic exchange program activities for up to eight participants for the USSP program (eligible nations for USSP are listed below in the Overview section). The Office plans to issue a cooperative agreement to support up to eight participants to undertake degree studies in the United States for the FY 2026 USSP program for approximately $925,000. Working closely with Public Affairs Sections at U.S. embassies in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region, the award recipient will be responsible for the administration of the programs, including outreach and recruitment, convening review panels and assisting with merit-based competitive selection and nomination, placing students at appropriate U.S. institutions for academic degree study, providing orientation, enrichment activities, and pre-return activities, providing monitoring and support services, conducting on-going monitoring and evaluation, and follow-up with program alumni. Please see the announcement for additional information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2.3_02.03.2025.pdf | ||
| performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2.3_02.03.2025-4.docx | DOCX document | |
| FY 2026 USSP NOFO.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar grant opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity