FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program Announced
Summary
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has announced the FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP), seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to administer academic exchange activities for up to eight participants. The anticipated award is approximately $925,000.
What changed
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement to administer the FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP). The program aims to support up to eight participants in degree studies in the United States, with an anticipated award of approximately $925,000. The recipient will manage all aspects of the exchange, including recruitment, selection, placement, and support services for students from eligible South Pacific nations.
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private non-profit organizations, specifically those with 501(c)(3) status, and public or private institutions of higher education. Proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov by May 29, 2026. The award recipient will be responsible for comprehensive program administration and support throughout the participants' academic studies in the U.S.
What to do next
- Review the FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program NOFO for detailed requirements.
- Submit proposals through Grants.gov by May 29, 2026.
- Ensure applicant organization meets eligibility criteria (501(c)(3) non-profit or higher education institution).
Source document (simplified)
FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program
Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Assistance Listings: 19.011 -- Academic Exchange Programs - Special Academic Exchange Programs
Last Updated: March 26, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Please see announcement.
Grantor contact information
Description
Anita Chan
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FY2026USSP_NOFO.pdf | FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program NOFO | Mar 26, 2026 05:08 PM UTC |
| performancemonitoringplanmode2.3_02.03.2025-4.docx | ECA Performance Monitoring Plan 219 KB (DOCX) | Mar 26, 2026 05:08 PM UTC |
| performancemonitoringplanmode2.3_02.03.2025.pdf | ECA Performance Monitoring Plan 626 KB (PDF) | Mar 26, 2026 05:09 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities
Closing: May 29, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$925,000
Award Minimum
$925,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0017983
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Please see announcement.
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 26, 2026
Archive date:
June 28, 2026
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