The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan, named USEFP, invites scholarship application forms for the 2025–2026 session.
The FULBRIGHT scholarship program for the year 2025-2026 has been opened for all candidates who want to pursue their studies in the United States. It is fully funded by the government of Pakistan and managed by United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).
USEFP is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fulbright Student (Master’s and PhD) Program. The program fully funds graduate degree study, including tuition, maintenance, insurance, and air travel. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE General) will be required for all applicants.
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USEFP invites Pakistani students to apply for the prestigious 2026 Fulbright Student (Master’s and PhD) Program, which fully funds graduate degree study in the United States. The highly competitive and merit-based scholarship covers tuition, maintenance, insurance, and air travel. This year, the required minimum Graduate Record Examination (GRE General) score is 145 for the Verbal and Quantitative sections.
The Fulbright Scholarship Program from USEFP will fund up to 12 months of scholarship programs for post-doctoral research or a combination of the two at a USA college or university.
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The selected students will be share information about Pakistani society and culture with students and community groups in the US.
Students who are enthusiastic to pursue a Master’s and PHD degree in the US on a full scholarship are highly advised to submit an application for the USEFP’s Fulbright Scholarship 2026.
After completion of Fulbright scholarship programs, the Pakistani students and successful scholars will be participated to make successful and significant contribution to Pakistan’s development and share their USA experience with the students of Pakistan at different colleges and universities and community groups in Pakistan.
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Priority is given to faculty researchers in early stages of their careers 2 to 7 years from the completion of their PhD or terminal degree.
Scholarship Benefits & Grants:
The grand benefits an incidental research allowances, a living stipend and health insurance. The program also funds on accompanying dependent, USEFP will assist with visa application process.
The scholarships cover the following incentives:
- Tuition fees
- Relevant Textbooks
- Airfare expenses
- Living stipend
- Health insurance
- Assistant in VISA process
eligibility for Master’s degree program:
Candidates for the Master’s degree program must hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or a 16-year combination of a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree. Recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility for PHD degree program:
Candidates who meet the requirements for the PhD program must hold a Master’s, M.Phil., or similar degree (representing at least 18 years of formal study) from an approved university. Candidates with expertise in Pakistan’s public sector, academia, or fields of teaching and research are greatly desired.
Eligibility criteria for all candidates:
Applicants from Pakistani nationals with outstanding academic records who plan to return and serve their country are encouraged to apply.
Except for clinical medicine, all fields are eligible.
Applications are particularly welcomed from those with expertise in the areas of energy, water, agriculture, health, education, environment, and climate change.
A four-year Bachelor’s degree or a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree combined (16 years of formal education) from an approved university is required for Master’s applications, while PhD candidates must have a Master’s, M.Phil., or an equivalent degree (18 years of formal education).
Applicants must be ready to finish grants without their dependents if necessary.
Ineligibility:
Those who have dual citizenship of the United States and Pakistan or who have a spouse, parent, sibling, or child who is a permanent resident or a citizen of the United States.
Employees of USAID, the US Department of State, or the Fulbright organization.
Students who have already received one Fulbright scholarship.
Individuals with a student or work visa who are already enrolled in school in the United States or abroad.
Scholarship Schedule
The last date for submission of the online application form is 05 March 2025, at 04:30 PM Pakistan standard time.
Paper applications will not be accepted, plagiarism, fraudulent publications, or other misrepresentation will lead to disqualification, at any stage of the program.
It is highly recommended that all students with good academic grades should grab this opportunity and make a good academic career at united states.
How to apply
• To apply, visit www.usefp.org
• Link on the following link to apply for this scholarship.
• https://www.usefp.org/scholarships/fulbright-degree.cfm
• Complete an application form and attach three reference letters. GRE Scores report is also required.
• Upload all the scan copies of required academics.
• All documents should be attested by the HEC department.
NOTE: Incomplete application and written application on paper will not be considered.
For queries, email info@usefp.org
Program department
The United States Educational foundation in Pakistan
Email address: scholar@usepakistan.org
Phone number: 051-8431300 and fax number 051-8431555.
Women people with disabilities and individuals from FATA, Khyber pakhtunkhwa, AJK, Gilgit Baltistan, Balochistan, Northern Sindh and southern Punjab are highly encouraged to apply.
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