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Opportunity Funds Phase 1 Applications now open!

Applications for the need-based Opportunity Funds program are now open for Phase 1 funding. Covered expenses for Phase 1 expenses may include, but are not limited to:

· testing fees for standardized tests such as GRE, TOEFL, and SAT
· travel to/from testing centers
· university application fees
· other university application expenses

Eligible applicants for the Opportunity Funds program must have already completed a minimum of 5 months of EducationUSA advising prior to April 1, 2024. Eligible applicants must also be citizens of Turkmenistan and currently residing in Turkmenistan.

To apply for Opportunity Funds, please complete the application below:

– Download the application

When you have completed the application, please send it via email with a scanned copy of your passport and any accompanying documents to the EducationUSA center in which you have completed your advising:

– Ashgabat/Ahal- ashgabat@educationusa.org
– Lebap- turkmenabat@educationusa.org
– Mary- mary@educationusa.org
– Dashoguz- dashoguz@educationusa.org

The deadline for applications is 5:00pm Ashgabat time on Sunday April 21st.

FLEX Finalists Departed to the United States

On August 15, 2023 15 FLEX finalists from Turkmenistan successfully departed to the United States and were welcomed into their host communities. We wish FLEX finalists an amazing exchange experience and can’t wait to meet them at Ashgabat International Airport in June, 2024.