Fully Funded Fulbright Graduate Scholarships (Master’s & PhD) for All Disciplines in the USA United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) in United States

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) announces the opening of applications for the prestigious Fulbright Graduate Scholarship for the 2027 cohort, with a deadline of April 1, 2026. This fully funded opportunity enables Pakistani citizens residing in Pakistan to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees at top U.S. universities across all academic disciplines except clinical medicine. The scholarship covers tuition, required textbooks, airfare, living stipend, health insurance, books, and visa support, making it one of the most comprehensive funding packages available for graduate study abroad.

Applicants must have strong academic records and meet specific educational requirements: Master’s candidates need 16 years of formal education (typically a 4-year Bachelor’s or equivalent), while PhD candidates require at least 18 years (Master’s/M.Phil or equivalent). The GRE General Test is mandatory for all applicants, with a minimum score of 145 on each section and higher scores for fields most applicable to the applicant’s discipline. English proficiency is also required, and selected candidates will need to take the TOEFL. MBA and Public Policy/Administration applicants must have two years of relevant work experience. All successful candidates must sign a contract to return and serve Pakistan after completing their studies, with PhD awardees also signing a bond with the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Applicants from HEC-approved public universities who achieve qualifying GRE scores may request reimbursement for their GRE test fees, with up to 30 reimbursements available for this cycle. The application process is entirely online and requires submission of an application form, three reference letters, GRE score report, and scanned transcripts. HEC-attested documents are preferred but not mandatory at the time of application. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered.

Ineligible applicants include those with dual U.S./Pakistan nationality, U.S. citizen/permanent resident family members, current employees/contractors of Fulbright, the U.S. Department of State, or USAID, previous Fulbright awardees, and those already studying or working abroad. The Fulbright program is designed to foster academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to national development, particularly encouraging applicants in sciences, technology, AI, trade, economics, and natural resource management.

For more details and to apply, visit the USEFP website. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring Pakistani leaders seeking to expand their global networks and contribute to Pakistan’s development through advanced study in the United States.