Frequently Asked Questions

What is USAID?
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is a U.S. Government agency that provides economic development and humanitarian assistance worldwide in support of the foreign policy goals of the United States.

Does USAID provide scholarships?
USAID provides scholarships through the Scholarships and Education for Economic Development (SEED) program. The program benefits low-income, outstanding undergraduate students with demonstrated leadership capability.

The U.S. Government also provides Fulbright Graduate Scholarships. For further information, please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa at tgbecas@state.gov.

Who are the USAID current partners?
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How does USAID provide donations?
USAID/Honduras does not usually provide grants to individuals. Rather, it awards grants and contracts to cooperative partners who, in turn, work to achieve sustainable results in the areas of economic development, education, health, and democracy and governance. For more information on USAID projects worldwide, visit www.usaid.gov.