USEFP Fulbright Scholar Program 2024 – APPLY NOW

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) is calling for applications for the Fulbright Scholar Program 2024.

USEFP Fulbright Scholar Program 2024
USEFP Fulbright Scholar Program 2024

The Fulbright Master’s and PhD Program supports students to pursue higher education in the United States. Sponsored by the United States Department of State, these grants cover tuition, textbooks, airfare, living expenses, and health insurance. USEFP also helps with the visa process.

USEFP Fulbright Scholar Program 2024

For the Master’s program, you need either a four-year Bachelor’s degree or a combination of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees totaling 16 years of education from an accredited university. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, except for MBA and Public Policy/Administration applicants who need 2 years of work experience.

For the PhD program, you should have a Master’s, M.Phil., or a comparable degree (at least 18 years of education) from an accredited university. Work experience in Pakistan’s teaching, research, or the public sector is also important.

For both Master’s and PhD programs, candidates from all fields except clinical medicine are eligible. It would help if you took the Graduate Record Examination (GRE General), with a minimum score of 145 on each section. A higher score in the section related to your field of study is preferred under the new scoring system.

Eligibility

For the Master’s degree program, you need a four-year Bachelor’s degree or a combination of Bachelor’s and Master’s totaling 16 years of formal education.

For the PhD degree program, applicants should have a Master’s, M.Phil, or comparable degree (a minimum of 18 years of formal education) with work experience in teaching, research, or the public sector in Pakistan.

Financial Coverage

  • The funding covers tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, health insurance, visa fees, and a computer and settling-in allowance.

Study fields

Applicants can apply in any academic field except clinical medicine.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 28th February 2024.

Selection Process

Applications are accepted from November, with the deadline in February 2024. The review process continues until August, and results are announced in mid-September.

After selection, the university submission and placement process continues until February, and visa interviews occur until June. Departure to the U.S. begins in July, depending on university reporting dates.

GRE requirements

GRE (General) is required for all applicants, with a minimum score of 145 on each section.

TOEFL/Duolingo

TOEFL is not required this year. Instead, the Duolingo Test of English is required from shortlisted candidates.

Required Documents

  • Application form
  • Three reference letters
  • GRE score report
  • Scanned transcripts, preferably HEC-attested, with an explanation of the grading scale

How To Apply

The application process is online and you can click here to start the application process. Before submitting your application, check if it includes the following documents:

  • An application form
  • Three reference letters
  • GRE score report
  • Scanned transcripts, accompanied by an explanation of the university’s grading scale, should be uploaded. It is preferred that the documents be attested by HEC with the application. However, documents attested by the issuing authority will be accepted at the time of application.

Note that incomplete applications will not be considered, and paper applications are not accepted.

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