Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Pakistan) 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇺🇸 United States · Offered by United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 28 October 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
Provider: United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP)
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Tuition, textbooks, round-trip airfare, living stipend and health insurance for the duration of the degree.
Deadline: USEFP degree programme for the 2027 cohort closed 1 Apr 2026. The next round (2028 cohort) is expected to open in early 2027 (unconfirmed). Note: the Fulbright Scholar Program (deadline 28 Oct 2026) is for PhD holders and is not a degree scholarship.
Expected opening: Expected early 2027 (unconfirmed)
Duration: Master's: up to 2 years. PhD: initial funding period, renewable per programme rules.
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

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About the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Pakistan)

National competition administered in-country. US departmental funding (GRA/GTA/fellowships) is separate and discovered per university — master's funding is not assumed.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Pakistani citizens residing in Pakistan. Not open to US citizens or permanent residents.

Academic requirements

Master's: 16 years of education. PhD: 18 years (MS/MPhil). Nearly all disciplines except clinical medicine.

Language requirements

GRE General is required by USEFP for most degree applicants. TOEFL/IELTS may be requested later by US universities.

What the scholarship covers

Tuition, textbooks, round-trip airfare, living stipend and health insurance for the duration of the degree.

Tuition: Full tuition.
Stipend and benefits: Monthly living stipend set by the US host location; total award value estimated at PKR 16–33 million per degree.
Duration: Master's: up to 2 years. PhD: initial funding period, renewable per programme rules.

Deadline and opening date

USEFP degree programme for the 2027 cohort closed 1 Apr 2026. The next round (2028 cohort) is expected to open in early 2027 (unconfirmed). Note: the Fulbright Scholar Program (deadline 28 Oct 2026) is for PhD holders and is not a degree scholarship.

Expected opening: Expected early 2027 (unconfirmed).

Required documents

Online application
Degree certificates and transcripts
Study objectives essay
Personal statement
Three recommendation letters
GRE score report
CNIC/passport copy

How to apply

Apply online to USEFP; shortlisted candidates are interviewed, and placement at US universities is arranged through the Fulbright programme.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Pakistan)?

Pakistani citizens residing in Pakistan. Not open to US citizens or permanent residents. Master's: 16 years of education. PhD: 18 years (MS/MPhil). Nearly all disciplines except clinical medicine.

What does the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Pakistan) cover?

Tuition, textbooks, round-trip airfare, living stipend and health insurance for the duration of the degree. Monthly living stipend set by the US host location; total award value estimated at PKR 16–33 million per degree.

What is the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Pakistan) deadline?

Is IELTS required for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Pakistan)?

GRE General is required by USEFP for most degree applicants. TOEFL/IELTS may be requested later by US universities.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Pakistan)?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Pakistan)?