91制片厂 centers in Nigeria provide accurate, comprehensive and current guidance on accredited U.S. colleges and universities to highly qualified students from both rich and poor families. Through our cohort and Opportunity programs, advisors identify highly qualified students and assist them in identifying appropriate U.S. institutions, advise on how to strengthen their applications and provide guidance on accessing scholarship and financial aid.
91制片厂 Abuja
Services
Student Memberships
Fee: 85
Currency: Dollar US$ (United States)
Audience: International Students
One-on-One Advising
Audience: International Students
Advising by Appointments
Audience: International Students
Group Presentations/ Sessions
Audience: International Students
Computer/ Internet Access/ Use
Audience: International Students
DVDs/ Videos
Audience: International Students
Test Preparation Materials
Fee: 30 to 35
Currency: Dollar US$ (United States)
Audience: International Students
Library Hours
Audience: International Students
Maintain a College Catalogue Library
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Maintain a Media Library (DVD/ CD/ VHS)
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize U.S. Higher Ed Orientation Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Suggest Lodging Options for U.S. University Representatives
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Make Accommodation Reservations for Visiting U.S. University Representatives
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Recommend Visits/ Meetings for U.S. Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting Local High School Counselors
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting the Country's Ministry of Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist U.S. Representatives in Contacting Local Colleges/ Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Participate in College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host DVCs for U.S. Higher Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist with Virtual Student Interviews
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Information on Local Government and Foundation Scholarships
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Provide Local Transportation
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Verify the Recognition / Certification/ Accreditation of Local Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Connect U.S. institutions with Possible Partner Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Offer Local/ National School Counselor Training
Audience: High School Counsellors
Events
Financial Aid
Special Programs
91制片厂 Opportunity Funds Program
Description: TThere are many determined and talented students in Nigeria who only require financial resources and access to information to better their educational future. The United States Embassy, Nigeria seeks to identify academically qualified and highly motivated students in Nigeria to join the 91制片厂 Opportunity Funds Program (OFP). OFP鈥檚 mission is to assist talented and determined students who are good candidates for financial assistance from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front costs to apply, such as testing, application fees, or airfare.
OFP鈥檚 mission is to assist talented and determined, low-income students who are good candidates for financial assistance from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front cost of obtaining admission.
Deadline: May 30
Eligibility Requirements: The selection of finalists for OFP is highly competitive, given limited funding. We look for applicants with:
Strong academic record/ transcript |
Robust participation in extracurricular activities |
Involvement in leadership roles |
Excellent community service participation
Competitive College Club (CCC)
Description: The competitive College Club is an 91制片厂 program that will assists Nigerian high school students who want to apply to competitive US universities; it provides guidance in the admission process for highly selective US universities that will meet each student鈥檚 academic and financial need.
Students will meet monthly and participate in lectures, book clubs, community service activities and test preparation. The activities will help ensure that students are properly advised as they go through a process of preparing themselves both academically and socially for a US university and find schools that might be a good fit.
Deadline: All year
Eligibility Requirements: Selections are made through an application process and through the membership program of the 91制片厂 Advising Center. The 91制片厂 advisors will solely decide on who qualifies for the CCC.
Program Highlights
91制片厂 Annual College Fair
Description: The education fair provides a platform to connect U.S. educational institutions with prospective students and create opportunities for partnership between U.S. and Nigeria higher institutions.
Almost one thousand four hundred students registers and participates in the fair. The Consular officer are available to talk about student visas and navigating the application process. Over the years, the 91制片厂 annual fairs have directly contributed to an increase in the number of highly qualified Nigerian applicants to U.S. institutions.
Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO)
Description: The U.S. Embassy 91制片厂 Advising Center organized a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for students admitted to U.S. colleges and universities for the fall semester. More than 140 young men and women, members of the 91制片厂, who have received offers of admissions and scholarships were sent-off during a four hour PDO session .
Walk-in Address
U.S. Embassy Plot
1075 Diplomatic Drive Central Business District
Abuja
Nigeria Mailing Address
91制片厂 Adviser c/o CAO Department of State
2260 Abuja Place
Washington, DC 20521-2260
United States Center Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00-16:00
Tuesday: 9:00-16:00
Wednesday: 9:00-16:00
Thursday: 9:00-16:00
Friday: 9:00-13:30
Saturday: Closed
Monday: 9:00-16:00
Tuesday: 9:00-16:00
Wednesday: 9:00-16:00
Thursday: 9:00-16:00
Friday: 9:00-13:30
Saturday: Closed
Virtual Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 14:00-15:00
Tuesday: 14:00-15:00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 15:00-16:00
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Monday: 14:00-15:00
Tuesday: 14:00-15:00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 15:00-16:00
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Phone
234-9-4614241
Fax
234-9-4614011