The provision of grants, scholarships, or awards relating to the following activities to a Cuban national or in which Cuba or a Cuban national otherwise has an interest is authorized, provided that nothing in this section authorizes a direct financial transaction prohibited by § 515.209:
(a) Educational activities;
(b) Humanitarian projects, as set forth in § 515.575(b);
(c) Scientific research; and
(d) Religious activities.
[81 FR 71378, Oct. 17, 2016, as amended at 82 FR 52004, Nov. 9, 2017]