Jordan EducationUSA Scholars Program | PAS JOR FY23 003

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS JOR FY23 003

The Jordan EducationUSA Scholars Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity run through the U.S. Mission to Jordan (U.S. Embassy Amman) that supports a project designed to expand access to U.S. higher education for Jordanian students who are academically strong but face financial barriers. At its core, the program aims to identify and assist high-achieving, financially disadvantaged students in Jordan so they can learn about, prepare for, and ultimately pursue study opportunities at accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Beyond the academic and career benefits for participants, the program is also framed as a people-to-people initiative that reinforces the U.S.-Jordan relationship by building long-term connections and goodwill that often come from studying in the United States and engaging with American society and institutions.

This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the implementing organization would be expected to work closely with the U.S. Embassy during program delivery rather than operating fully independently. The funding activity category is education, and the listing is associated with CFDA number 19.040. The competition anticipated making a single award, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $250,000. The notice was created on January 18, 2023, and the original application deadline was May 1, 2023.

Eligible applicants are primarily U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, specifically excluding institutions of higher education as direct applicants under the stated eligibility line. The notice also indicates that additional types of applicants may be eligible as described in the opportunity’s additional eligibility information, which typically means applicants should carefully review the full announcement language for any clarifications or exceptions.

In practical terms, the funded organization would be responsible for designing and running a scholarship-support style program under the EducationUSA brand and mission, centered on outreach, advising, and structured support that helps qualified Jordanian students navigate the U.S. admissions process and understand U.S. higher education pathways. While the brief description does not list specific required activities, the stated goals strongly imply a focus on targeted recruitment of students with high academic potential and limited financial means, guidance on applications and admissions preparation, and broader promotion of U.S. study opportunities in Jordan in a way that advances mutual understanding and sustained bilateral ties.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Jordan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Jordan EducationUSA Scholars Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jan 18, 2023.
• Applicants must submit their applications by May 01, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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