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Master’s & PhD · Fully funded

Fulbright, done properly.

Fully funded master’s and PhD study in the United States. Fulbright is the US government’s flagship exchange programme, run in Pakistan by USEFP. It is one of the most generous awards available to Pakistani graduates, and one of the most competitive.

TIMING

Expected to open around January 2027, closing around April 2027

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What it covers

  • Tuition and university fees
  • Monthly living stipend
  • Return airfare
  • Health insurance
  • Pre-departure orientation

Who can apply

  • Pakistani citizens living in Pakistan
  • A strong academic record (typically 16 years of education for master’s)
  • Clear leadership potential and a plan to contribute to Pakistan
  • Willingness to return home after the programme (J-1 visa home-residency rule)

How selection works

USEFP reviews your application, shortlists candidates for interview, and then works with partners to place finalists at US universities that suit their field.

The Fulbright timeline

  1. 1 · Early in the year

    USEFP opens the call

  2. 2 · Spring

    Applications close

  3. 3 · Summer–autumn

    Shortlisting and interviews

  4. 4 · Following year

    Placement at a US university and departure

Typical timeline. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the official site.

Our speciality

How we prepare you for Fulbright

01

Profile strategy

We map your grades, work and leadership against what selectors look for, and close the gaps early.

02

Course and university choice

Courses that fit both your story and the scholarship’s rules.

03

Essays

We help you find your strongest stories and tell them in your own voice. We never write essays for you.

04

References

Briefing your referees so their letters support your application.

05

Interview coaching

Mock panels that ask the hard follow-up questions.

06

Admissions and visa

University applications, offers and the visa once you win.

What strong applicants do

Start your essays two to three months before the deadline

Show impact, not just activities: what changed because of you

Link your US study plan directly to work you will do in Pakistan

Prepare for a structured interview panel

Fulbright: FAQs

01Do I need to return to Pakistan after Fulbright?

Yes. Fulbright students travel on a J-1 visa, which normally requires two years in Pakistan after the programme before some US visas can be used.

02Can I choose my US university?

You list preferences, but placement is arranged through the programme based on your field and profile.

03Do I need a GRE?

Test requirements can change between cycles. Check USEFP’s current call before you register.

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Aiming for Fulbright? Start early.

30 minutes, no fee, no obligation. In our Lahore office or on WhatsApp video.

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