During extensive country-wide outreach last quarter, our team underscored the importance of Peshawar as an educational hub in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by organizing a series of meticulously planned informational and networking events. Aspiring Fulbrighters and alumni were able to come together, meet USEFP staff, learn about programs, and form lasting connections. ...
Every year, selecting the Fulbright student cohort requires significant effort – and this year, too, was no exception. Our programs department received 1,190 applications from 135 universities across the country. Of these, 88 were chosen: 70 for master’s and 18 for PhD programs. A meticulous process To hone in on the most deserving candidates from over a thousand applications, ...
This quarter saw 54 undergraduate students selected for the Global Undergraduate Exchange (Global UGRAD) Program begin their semester exchange experiences in the United States. Right before they took off, they assembled in Islamabad to attend a pre-departure orientation (PDO) organized by the programs department. The sessions were carefully crafted to ...
Funded by a generous U.S. Department of State grant, Opportunity Funds (OF) students Absar Ahmad and Parkha Shoukat got a chance to attend the three-week EducationUSA Academy program at Boston University. From July 1 to 19, they gained an insider’s perspective on higher education in America and got a glimpse ...
EducationUSA’s Middle East and South & Central Asia Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC) Karen Bauer visited Lahore and Karachi from August 19 to 22. During four packed and productive days, Bauer held one-on-one meetings with the team, met counselors, toured selected schools and Lincoln Corners, and engaged in discussions with ...
