Applications for the keenly awaited 2026 Fulbright scholarship for Master’s and PhD level studies opened in December 2024, with the closing date set for March 5. The announcement received wide press coverage. Building bridges Funded by the United States Government, the Fulbright Program is the largest academic exchange initiative globally. This ...
Of the 108 Pakistani undergraduate students awarded the Global Undergraduate Exchange (Global UGRAD) scholarship in the 2024-2025 academic year, 54 are set to embark on their semester exchange journey this month. To help them transition smoothly to colleges across the United States, USEFP hosted a pre-departure orientation in Islamabad. For ...
Last quarter, our team members from the Programs department and EducationUSA traveled across Pakistan, from Jamshoro in Sindh to Mardan in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, to talk to high school, undergraduate and graduate students about higher education opportunities in the United States. The topics of presentations ranged from identifying best fit universities and ...
This quarter, Khadija Bakhtiar, a Fulbright alumna and founder and CEO of Teach for Pakistan, was awarded the 2024 Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award by the University of California, Berkeley. This recognition showcases her commitment to transforming education in Pakistan and highlights the impact of over 600 young ...
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. ...