Programs

Over 170 Interviews Later, the Fulbright 2025 Cohort is Revealed

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, ...
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Programs

54 Students Jet Off to Colleges Across the United States for Semester Exchange

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 ...
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EducationUSA

Star High Schoolers Spend Invigorating Summer in Boston

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 ...
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EducationUSA Events & Outreach

EdUSA REAC Karen Bauer Visits Lahore and Karachi

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 ...
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Alumni Alumni In Action

Humphrey Alum Organizes Leadership Bootcamp for Girls in Jamshoro

Under the umbrella of the Humphrey Impact Awards, administered by USEFP’s alumni department in partnership with the Institute of International Education, Humphrey alumna Dr. Shumaila Memon organized the ‘Girls Leadership Bootcamp’ from July 19 to 20 at the Center of English Language and Linguistics at Mehran University of Engineering and ...
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