EducationUSA Malaysia 2026-2027
🏛 U.S. Mission to Malaysia
Can you apply?
This grant is for educational institutions and organizations seeking to promote U.S. higher education to Malaysian students. Eligible applicants include public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The project requires maintaining at least three EducationUSA advising centers across Malaysia (Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia) staffed by trained advisors. Activities include education fairs, school presentations, university outreach, and coordination with the U.S. Embassy. All proposals must celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. founding and align with promoting America, strengthening nations, expanding prosperity, and defending freedom.
This grant is for educational institutions and organizations seeking to promote U.S. higher education to Malaysian students. Eligible applicants include public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The project requires maintaining at least three EducationUSA advising centers across Malaysia (Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia) staffed by trained advisors. Activities include education fairs, school presentations, university outreach, and coordination with the U.S. Embassy. All proposals must celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. founding and align with promoting America, strengthening nations, expanding prosperity, and defending freedom.
Program description
Malaysia-wide outreach with physical advising centers in the Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia.
The Public Diplomacy Section at the United States Embassy in Malaysia announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to promote U.S. higher education opportunities for Malaysian students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This project includes maintaining physical presences of at least three EducationUSA advising centers manned by trained EducationUSA advisors that will serve as the primary resource for accurate, comprehensive, and current information about studying in the United States. Programmatic requirements will include education fairs, presentations at secondary schools and universities, and other programs in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy.
Freedom250: All successful Education USA Malaysia 2026 proposals must clearly celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom250) and align with: making America safer, strengthening our nation, expanding our prosperity, and defending freedom of speech.
Proposed projects should be completed in 3 years or less.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for educational institutions and organizations seeking to promote U.S. higher education to Malaysian students. Eligible applicants include public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The project requires maintaining at least three EducationUSA advising centers across Malaysia (Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia) staffed by trained advisors. Activities include education fairs, school presentations, university outreach, and coordination with the U.S. Embassy. All proposals must celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. founding and align with promoting America, strengthening nations, expanding prosperity, and defending freedom.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Standard federal forms (SF-424 or equivalent)
- Project narrative
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of commitment from partner institutions
- Embassy coordination plan
- Freedom250 integration narrative
Program contact
- 👤 Navanila Apputhurai Resource Coordination Assistant
- 📧 PublicAffairsKL@state.gov
- 📞 60321685045
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.022 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$570,002
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$550,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$425,000
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$315,177
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$290,000
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$269,061
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$268,500
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$250,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.022). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,943,397 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions are eligible. Applicants must be capable of maintaining three physical advising centers across Malaysia.
What is the deadline and award range?
The deadline is June 1, 2026 (fixed). Awards range from $5,000 to $224,000.
What activities must be included?
Proposals must maintain three EducationUSA advising centers with trained advisors, conduct education fairs, present at schools and universities, and cooperate with the U.S. Embassy on outreach programs.
What is the Freedom250 requirement?
All proposals must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of American independence and align with making America safer, strengthening nations, expanding prosperity, and defending freedom of speech.
How long can projects run?
Projects should be completed in 3 years or less.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate capacity to staff and maintain three physical advising centers across geographically dispersed regions. Show local partnerships and infrastructure plans.
- Clearly articulate how your project will celebrate Freedom250 and contribute to the four strategic priorities (safety, strengthening nations, prosperity, freedom).
- Highlight experience with Malaysian educational institutions, student recruitment, and U.S. higher education promotion in Southeast Asia.
- Plan realistic timelines and budgets that account for center operations, staff training, education fairs, and ongoing coordination with the Embassy.
- Include letters of commitment from the U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section confirming their partnership and support for your proposed activities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to address Freedom250 messaging and the four strategic priorities. Proposing centers in locations without demonstrated student demand or institutional partnerships. Underestimating staffing and operational costs for maintaining three simultaneous advising centers.
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