Fully Funded USEFP Fulbright Scholar Program in USA 2024-25

The Fully Funded USEFP Fulbright Scholar Program in USA is open to Pakistanis. The Fulbright Scholar Program funds up to 12 months of lectureship, post-doctoral research, or a combination of the two at a U.S. college or university with one fully covered dependent. Persons selected are expected to share information about Pakistani society and culture with students, colleagues, and community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to make a significant contribution to Pakistan's development and share their U.S. experiences with students, colleagues, and community groups in Pakistan. The grant funds airfare, an incidental research allowance, a living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP will assist with the visa application process.

On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to make a significant contribution to Pakistan’s development and share their U.S. experiences with students in Pakistan.

• Airfare
• Research Allowance
• Living Stipend
• Health insurance

USEFP will also cover the full cost of one dependent. The rest of the dependents are the scholar’s responsibility.

• Open to scholars, professionals, and artists from all disciplines except clinical medicine.
• An applicant must hold a Ph.D. or a terminal degree in his/her field
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• A clear and well-formulated proposal outlining U.S. objectives and their relevance to work in Pakistan.
• For lectureship applicants: Demonstrated teaching experience in a university setting.

Ineligibility

• Persons who have completed their Ph.D. within the last two years or who have been to the U.S. for research or other long-term educational opportunities within the last five years.
• Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or who have a spouse, parent, or child over 18 years of age who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Employees and dependents of USEFP or the U.S. Department of State.
• Persons already studying in the U.S. or on a work/residence visa in any country.