U.S. – Ukraine Reconstruction Engineering Scholarships
ID: 360126Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Ukraine (DOS-UKR)

Award Range

$500K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "U.S. – Ukraine Reconstruction Engineering Scholarships" aimed at U.S. Military Colleges and Institutions. This initiative seeks to establish a scholarship program for Ukrainian undergraduate and graduate students in priority fields such as engineering, cybersecurity, and supply chain management, aligning with the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund to support Ukraine's postwar recovery and development. The program is crucial for fostering partnerships and enhancing bilateral cooperation between the U.S. and Ukraine, with a total funding amount of $2 million, an award ceiling of $2 million, and an expected number of one award. Interested applicants can reach out to the Public Affairs Grants Management Team at KyivPDGrants@state.gov, with applications due by August 25, 2025.

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