# U.S-Korea Talent Exchange Through Study Abroad

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pd-seoul-fy25-03-u-s-korea-talent-exchange-through-study-abroad/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360281

> U.S. Mission to South Korea offered grants of up to $120,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $120,000 in total. Applications closed on August 21, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PD-SEOUL-FY25-03 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to South Korea |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 21, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $120,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $120,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S-Korea Talent Exchange Through Study Abroad Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY25-03 Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+9) CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Type of Funding: FY25 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Total Amount Available: $120,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. AL Number, funding type, and other award details may be subject to change prior to finalization. Executive Summary The U.S-Korea Talent Exchange Through Study Abroad program is a targeted study-abroad initiative designed to identify and develop exceptional Korean students whose skills, values, and ambitions align with U.S. economic, technological, and security priorities. The program fosters mutually beneficial partnerships between U.S. institutions and high-performing Korean students in fields critical to both nations’ futures — including STEM, advanced manufacturing, defense technology, energy, and entrepreneurship. The program will train a cohort of well-placed Korean teachers, guidance counselors, and international program administrators through a 3-day workshop at the American Diplomacy House on how to effectively guide well-qualified Korean students through the U.S. university admissions processes. After the workshop, participants will travel to the U.S. for 10 days to gain firsthand experience and knowledge of U.S. higher education opportunities. Following the study tour, each participant will be expected to deliver presentations alongside EducationUSA representatives to their Korean peers in person at the American Diplomacy House, American Corners, and networking events across the ROK. Goals and Objectives Proposals must include an American element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions and should clearly explain the applicants’ previous experience running similar programs across the Republic of Korea and the United States. The goal of this program is a focused study abroad and training initiative that recruits Korea’s best and brightest students to study in U.S. institutions in disciplines directly tied to America’s economic competitiveness, technological leadership, and national security. In support of this goal, the program will strengthen the capacity of Korean high school educators and advisors to guide students on pursuing post-secondary education in the United States. The program seeks to increase awareness and understanding of the U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is PD-SEOUL-FY25-03 still open?

No. It closed on August 21, 2025. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S-Korea Talent Exchange Through Study Abroad?

U.S. Mission to South Korea accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S-Korea Talent Exchange Through Study Abroad?

Closed August 21, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $120,000 each. About $120,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.