Fullbright scholarships, USA

Who is ineligible?

Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or who
have a spouse, parent, fiancé or child over 18 years
of age who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Employees of the Fulbright organization or the
U.S. Department of State and their spouses, fiancés,
siblings, dependents, children and parents.
Employees of USAID or the HEC and their spouses,
fiancés, siblings, dependents, children and parents
are ineligible for programs funded by their agencies.
Application process & deadline
Original application with references and attested
copies of supporting documentation along with one
additional copy of the complete application must
be received by USEFP at the address given below
by 4:30 p.m. on May 18, 2009.
P.O. Box 1128, Islamabad 44000.
Email: fulbrightapps@usefpakistan.org
Scholarship Competition 2010
Study for a Master’s or Ph.D. in the United States
For more information
and/or to download
an application form, please visit

www.usefpakistan.org

Fulbright/USAID Master's Scholarship
This program funds graduate study in the United
States for a Master's degree program. The program
is funded by The United States Agency for
International Development (USAID). All disciplines
are eligible, except for clinical medicine, with priority
given to Education, Educational Management,
Agriculture, Health, Teaching of English, Journalism,
and fields related to economic development. Eligible
candidates will have either a four-year Bachelor's
degree or a Bachelor's and Master's combination
totaling 16 years of formal education from an
accredited university. Recent graduates are strongly
encouraged to apply, except for MBA applicants,
who require 3 years of work experience.

Fulbright/HEC/USAID Ph.D. Scholarship

This program funds graduate study in the United
States towards a Ph.D. degree. This may be
coursework and/or research towards a Ph.D. or an
entire program. Funding for this program is provided
by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of the
Government of Pakistan as well as USAID. Eligible
applicants will have a Master's, M. Phil. or
comparable degree (a minimum of 18 years of formal
education) from an accredited university.

Who is eligible for these scholarships?

Pakistani citizens with strong academic histories are
eligible to apply. All disciplines - Sciences, Social
Sciences, Arts, Humanities, Journalism, Business,
Law - are welcome to apply, except clinical medicine.
It is highly desirable that candidates have work
experience in teaching, research, or the public
sector in Pakistan.
In addition to academic work, persons selected for
Fulbright programs are expected to share information
about Pakistani life and culture with their U.S.
colleagues and with community groups in the U.S.
On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright grantees are
expected to share their U.S. experiences with
colleagues and community groups in Pakistan.
Successful candidates should be poised to assume
a leadership position in their field and must be
committed to returning and serving Pakistan.
When will the program begin?
Fall of 2010.
What do the grants fund?
The grants fund tuition, required textbooks, airfare,
a living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP also
assists with the visa application process.
Which program should I apply for?
Generally, applicants with 16 years of formal
education should apply for the Master's; those with
18 years of education should apply for the Ph.D.
Grants are awarded in the program considered
most appropriate by USEFP.
Additional requirements?
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required
for all applicants. Applicants must register to take
the GRE before June 15. Applications received by
the May 18 deadline with GRE scores will be given
preference. On the GRE, a minimum score of 300
is required on each section of the examination, with
a higher score on the section most applicable to
your field of study. Applicants must also possess a
high level of fluency in spoken and written English.
Short-listed applicants will be required to take the
TOEFL within two weeks of being short-listed.
Applicants submitting a TOEFL score by the deadline
will receive preference.
Please Note: All successful candidates are required
to sign a contract with USEFP that binds them to
return to Pakistan immediately after their program
in the U.S. and serve the country for the number
of years equivalent to the length of their scholarship
program. This contract is redeemable on a yearfor-
year basis after returning to work in Pakistan,
so that as long as a person fulfills the service
requirement, he or she will pay nothing.
Otherwise, a grantee will be legally liable for the
cost of his or her scholarship program in the U.S.
on a year-for-year basis.
Phone: 051-11-11-USEFP (051-11-11-87337)
Fax: 051-2877095
Women, minorities, persons from FATA, FANA and other remote areas, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.