US opens fully funded pathway for top Nigerian students seeking admission abroad

The United States Mission in Nigeria has commenced applications for the 2026 edition of the EducationUSA Nigeria Opportunity Fund Programme (OFP), a scholarship support initiative aimed at helping exceptional Nigerian students secure admission into higher education institutions in the United States.
According to the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria, applications opened on June 15 and will close on June 30, 2026. The programme is administered through EducationUSA Nigeria under the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission.
The initiative targets academically outstanding students who have demonstrated leadership potential but may face financial barriers during the application pr...