New U.S. Travel Ban To Include Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, and Tanzania
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[January 31, 2020January 31, 2020](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2020/01/31/)
President Trump’s administration announced today that they will add six countries to the U.S. Restricted Travel List. The new travel ban includes 4 African Countries – Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, and Tanzania.
Citizens from these countries will face strict restrictions on U.S. bound travel. The total number of countries whose travel is restricted is now 13. Nigerians and Eritreans will not be able to apply for resident status. Immigrants from Sudan and Tanzania will no longer be eligible for the U.S. diversity lottery.
The proclamation will be signed into law today, January 31st. and is expected to take effect on February 22nd. U.S. Government officials say they are adding Nigeria and Tanzania to the restricted list due to the number of people that end up overstaying their visas from these countries. Trump Administration officials claim that Sudan and Eritrea had not provided them with satisfactory information to ensure citizens coming from their countries were properly screened.
Interestingly enough, the timing of the new travel ban corresponds with the election season in America, where President Trump’s base of supporters would like to see restrictions on immigration. The reason given for these blanket restrictions includes security concerns around these countries’ ability to provide accurate information about their citizens as well as historical patterns that include people staying in America, despite receiving [temporary visas](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/category/study-in-the-usa/). Democrats, who have long opposed the ban, condemned news of its expansion.
According to the State Department, more than 79,000 visas have been subject to the ban, which began in December of 2017. Many immigrants and potential students have already felt the consequences of the ban in recent weeks. There is no doubt that this will have a major effect on African Students looking to study in the United States and may also serve as a deterrent to many that would like to study in the United States. Which is very likely in part, its intended purpose.
Some affected students already studying in the United States have reacted. Speaking to [the Independent Florida Alligator,](https://www.alligator.org/news/uf-students-react-to-possible-travel-ban-expansion/article_074da514-4138-11ea-9ded-77ab0cdd219c.html) University of Florida student, Mumtaz Abdulhussein, whose family is Tanzanian of Indian descent, said “she is frustrated that Tanzania and Nigeria are included in the ban, but not Saudi Arabia. She said the administration simply doesn’t have the correct information.”
The new travel ban including Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, will make international student travel complicated and difficult as U.S. immigration officials add additional scrutiny to an already laborious and seemingly endless process. It’s likely U.S. Universities that depend heavily on international students from the region will be frustrated by the effect this may have on their bottom line.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in Eritrea
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the New U.S. Travel Ban To Include Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, and Tanzania?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Eritrea for the duration of the programme.
Is the New U.S. Travel Ban To Include Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, and Tanzania fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.