This grant, offered by the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program, is designed to provide full scholarships to talented Tunisian students for an enriching academic year of non-degree study. Participants will attend accredited four-year colleges and universities across the United States. The core purpose of this program is to foster a deeper understanding of American culture, values, and society among Tunisian youth. Furthermore, it aims to cultivate critical leadership and essential soft skills, empowering these students with knowledge and abilities. Upon their return, these well-prepared individuals are expected to make significant contributions to Tunisia’s economic growth and overall national development. This initiative represents a unique opportunity for educational and cultural exchange.
Opportunity ID: 354698
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0016640 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tunisia Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $180,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Description: | The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP) will offer talented Tunisian students full scholarships for an academic year of non-degree study at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The program will provide students from across Tunisia a deeper understanding of the United States and American culture and values, as well as leadership and other soft skills and knowledge to help them contribute to Tunisia’s economic growth and development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA-Grants@state.gov
Email:- |
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Related Documents
Folder 354698 Full Announcement-Appendices -> APPENDIX 3 – Results Monitoring Plan Template.pdf
Folder 354698 Full Announcement-Appendices -> APPENDIX 5 – Gender Analysis Guiding Questions.pdf
Folder 354698 Full Announcement-Appendices -> APPENDIX 4- Application Guidance.pdf
Folder 354698 Full Announcement-Appendices -> APPENDIX 2 – Logic Model Template.pdf
Folder 354698 Full Announcement-Appendices -> APPENDIX 1- AC Budget Sample Template and Budget Narrative Guidance.pdf
Folder 354698 Full Announcement-Appendices -> Tunisia Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program NOFO.pdf
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