Applications are open for Fully Funded USEFP Fulbright Scholarship Program 2021-22. Fulbright Scholarship is one of the flagship scholarship programs of the United States Education Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP). The scholarship is funded by the US Department of State under its regulations. These scholarships are for the study of Master and PhD level programs in the United States.
Following are the complete details of the scholarship:
Also See: Standard Chartered International Graduate Program 2021
Fields of Study (MS and PhD)
Candidates can apply in all fields except clinical medicine / specialization. However, candidates are encouraged to apply in the following fields of study:- Energy
- Water
- Agriculture
- Public Health
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Environmental Sciences
- Security / Peace Studies
- Data Science
Note: Candidates applying for Masters of Business Administration / Public Policy should have a minimum of 2 years of working experience.
Eligibility Criteria
Following is the eligibility criteria for the scholarship:- Must be a Pakistani Citizen working and residing in the country.
Masters Program
- Minimum 16 years of education (Bachelors Degree) from a recognized University / Institute.
PhD Program
- Minimum 18 years of education (MS / M.Phil) from a recognized University / Institute.
- Should have a strong academic background.
GRE Test
Candidates should have taken the GRE test (General) before applying for the scholarship. A minimum score of 300 is required on each section but under the new scoring system, minimum scores of 138 in the verbal and 136 in quantitative sections are required.
Candidates should have taken the GRE test (General) before applying for the scholarship. A minimum score of 300 is required on each section but under the new scoring system, minimum scores of 138 in the verbal and 136 in quantitative sections are required.
The cost of the GRE Test may be reimbursed (30 first come first served) by USEFP if the candidates are currently attending or teaching at HEC approved public universities in Pakistan. They can request for reimbursement if they have received the below-mentioned scores:
Engineering and Science subjects: 300
Humanities and Social Science subjects: 290
Humanities and Social Science subjects: 290
Note: Result awaiting students are eligible to apply only if they will provide their final transcript by the end of December 2021.
Total Awards
There are a total of 150 Awards for Masters and PhD Programs.Benefits of the Scholarship
- Full Tuition Fee
- Free Textbooks
- Airfare
- Living Stipend
- Health Insurance
- Visa Fee
- Computer and Settling in allowance
Documents Required
- Transcripts
- Three Reference Letters (Submitted directly by the referee)
- GRE Score Report
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply online from the link given below. Create a new account first and verify your account through email. Log in to your account and read the instructions carefully. After that, start filling the application form. You can save the application form at any time.Last Date to Apply: 09th June 2021