The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) invites Pakistani students to apply for the prestigious 2020
Fulbright Student (Master’s and PhD) and
Fulbright-Higher Education Commission (HEC) PhD Program, which fully funds Master’s or PhD study at top universities in the United States.
The application form is available online at www.usefpakistan.org, and the application deadline is May 15, 2019. Women, people with disabilities, and students from rural and underrepresented areas are highly encouraged to apply. All disciplines are eligible except clinical medicine. Applicants studying energy, water, agriculture, public health, education, social sciences, journalism, mass communication, arts and culture management, including heritage conservation and museum studies, urban and regional planning, environmental science/studies, security/peace studies, and data science disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.
“The
Fulbright Program is a cornerstone of the strong ties between the American and Pakistani people,” said Christopher Fitzgerald, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs at the United States Mission in Pakistan. “
Fulbright is not just an academic scholarship – it is a program that produces strong leaders who return
to Pakistan upon completion of their studies and make a difference in improving their communities. And because Pakistani
Fulbrighters come from diverse backgrounds and regions, the impact is felt nationwide across soci
ety, spanning the nearly seven decades of
Fulbright in Pakistan. We expect the
Fulbright program to receive applications from dedicated students who seek to develop academically, participate in the opportunities the United States offers, and who will build a more secure and prosperous Pakistan.”
The
Fulbright Program in Pakistan covers travel, living stipends, health insurance, and tuition for the entire period of study.
“I would like to encourage anyone who is eligible and interested in graduate education to consider applying to the prestigious
Fulbright Program. Among successful applicants, some are fresh graduates, others are working professionals, and in recent years more than half are women. To become a
Fulbrighter, it’s important to have a good academic record but it’s just as important to have a commitment to returning
to Pakistan and using the degree to make a positive difference,” said USEFP Executive Director Rita Akhtar.
USEFP, a bi-national commission established in 1950 by the governments of Pakistan and the United States, is one of 49
Fulbright Commissions throughout the world. Since its inception, over 7,000 Pakist
anis and more than 900 Americans have participated in USEFP-managed exchange programs. Its mission
is to promote mutual understanding between the people of Pakistan and the United States through educational and cultural exchange programs. In addition to the
Fulbright program, USEFP manages a number of scholarship programs for undergraduates, teaUSThe
Fulbright-HEC PhD program is made possible through financial support from the Higher Education Commission.
Demonstrating their commitment to higher education and the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor, the Government of Pakistan has agreed to provide more than $25 million USD to support up to 125 PhD students.
Published in Daily Times, February 13th 2019.