Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007215
The Tunisia Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP) is a U.S. Department of State-funded initiative that provides full scholarships to high-achieving Tunisian undergraduate students for one academic year of non-degree study at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The program is designed to bring roughly 28 students from different regions of Tunisia to the U.S. for a structured academic and cultural experience that strengthens their understanding of American society while building practical skills and subject-matter knowledge they can apply back home. The overarching goal is to help participants return to Tunisia better prepared to contribute to the country s economic growth and broader development.
The grant supports an implementing organization (the recipient) that will run the program under a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State is expected to remain actively involved in guiding or overseeing key aspects of implementation. The recipient is responsible for placing participants in appropriate U.S. institutions, supporting their academic progress, and organizing enrichment activities that reinforce the program s exchange and leadership objectives. Academically, students must enroll full-time in undergraduate coursework that includes classes aligned with their fields of study as well as American Studies content to deepen their knowledge of the United States. A key restriction is that students may not enroll in clinical coursework, which typically excludes hands-on clinical training components that may be associated with certain health-related programs.
Beyond coursework, TJSP includes required experiential learning and civic engagement components. During the first semester, students must complete a community service requirement, emphasizing volunteerism and local community involvement as part of the exchange experience. In the second semester, students are required to complete an internship, providing workplace exposure and skill development that complements their academic focus. After finishing the U.S. portion of the program, participants must return to Tunisia and attend a mandatory re-entry workshop, which is intended to help them process their experience, translate skills into local impact, and stay engaged as alumni.
Administratively, this opportunity was listed as a discretionary funding opportunity by the Department of State (Assistance Coordination) under CFDA number 19.600, with funding made through a cooperative agreement. The posted award ceiling was USD 1,300,000, with one expected award. The original funding opportunity number is SFOP0007215. The opportunity was created on July 17, 2020, and had an original closing date of August 19, 2020. Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others" with further clarification expected in the full announcement s eligibility section, indicating that the program is likely intended for qualified organizations capable of administering an international scholarship and exchange program rather than individual student applicants through this grant listing.Apply for SFOP0007215
- The Department of State, Assistance Coordination in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tunisia Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 17, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2020. (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 $1,300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Tunisia Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP) Grant Opportunity
1) What is the Tunisia Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP)?
TJSP is a U.S. Department of State-funded initiative that provides full scholarships to high-achieving Tunisian undergraduate students for one academic year of non-degree study at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States.
2) Is this grant opportunity for students to apply directly?
Based on the listing details, the grant is aimed at an implementing organization that will run TJSP under a cooperative agreement. The eligibility category is listed as "Others" with additional details expected in the full announcement, which suggests this funding opportunity is intended for qualified organizations capable of administering an international scholarship and exchange program, not for individual students applying for scholarship funding through this specific grant notice.
3) Who funds TJSP?
The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State.
4) What type of award mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The funding is provided through a cooperative agreement. This typically means the Department of State is expected to remain actively involved in guiding and/or overseeing key aspects of the program’s implementation.
5) What is the purpose of TJSP?
The program is designed to provide a structured academic and cultural experience in the United States that strengthens participants’ understanding of American society while building practical skills and subject-matter knowledge. The overarching goal is to help participants return to Tunisia better prepared to contribute to Tunisia’s economic growth and broader development.
6) About how many students does TJSP bring to the United States?
The program is designed to bring roughly 28 Tunisian undergraduate students from different regions of Tunisia to the United States for the academic year.
7) What is the duration and academic level of the program in the United States?
Participants study for one academic year in the United States and enroll as undergraduate students for non-degree study at accredited four-year U.S. colleges and universities.
8) Do participants earn a U.S. degree through TJSP?
No. The program is described as one academic year of non-degree study.
9) What kinds of U.S. institutions host participants?
Participants attend accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States.
10) What are the implementing organization’s core responsibilities under this grant?
The recipient organization is responsible for running the program and key operational duties, including placing participants in appropriate U.S. institutions, supporting participants’ academic progress, and organizing enrichment activities that reinforce exchange and leadership objectives.
11) What are the academic enrollment requirements for students?
Students must enroll full-time in undergraduate coursework. Their coursework must include classes aligned with their fields of study and also include American Studies content intended to deepen their knowledge of the United States.
12) Are there restrictions on the types of courses students can take?
Yes. Students may not enroll in clinical coursework. This restriction generally excludes hands-on clinical training components that may be part of certain health-related programs.
13) What experiential learning requirements are included in TJSP?
TJSP includes required experiential learning components across both semesters: a community service requirement during the first semester and an internship requirement during the second semester.
14) What is required during the first semester besides classes?
During the first semester, students must complete a community service requirement, emphasizing volunteerism and local community involvement as part of the exchange experience.
15) What is required during the second semester besides classes?
During the second semester, students are required to complete an internship to gain workplace exposure and develop skills that complement their academic focus.
16) Do participants have to return to Tunisia after the U.S. academic year?
Yes. After completing the U.S. portion of the program, participants must return to Tunisia.
17) Is there any required activity after participants return to Tunisia?
Yes. Participants must attend a mandatory re-entry workshop after returning to Tunisia. The workshop is intended to help them process their experience, translate skills into local impact, and remain engaged as alumni.
18) What is meant by the program being a "structured academic and cultural experience"?
Based on the description provided, the structure includes full-time undergraduate study (including American Studies content), enrichment activities organized by the implementing organization, required community service in the first semester, a required internship in the second semester, and a mandatory re-entry workshop in Tunisia after the U.S. program ends.
19) Which Department of State category posted this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed as a discretionary funding opportunity by the Department of State (Assistance Coordination).
20) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.600.
21) What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The original funding opportunity number is SFOP0007215.
22) What is the award ceiling and how many awards were expected?
The posted award ceiling was USD 1,300,000, and one award was expected.
23) When was the opportunity created and when was it originally due?
The opportunity was created on July 17, 2020, and had an original closing date of August 19, 2020.
24) What does the eligibility label "Others" indicate here?
The listing states eligibility as "Others" and notes that additional clarification would be in the full announcement’s eligibility section. From the context provided, this points to eligibility for organizations that can administer an international scholarship and exchange program rather than individual student applicants through this grant posting.
25) What is the overall expected impact of TJSP on participants and Tunisia?
The program is intended to help participants strengthen their understanding of American society, build practical skills and subject-matter knowledge, and return to Tunisia better prepared to support economic growth and broader development.
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