Fulbright Degree Program (PhD & Master's), Pakistan
Funds Pakistani citizens for Master's or PhD study at US universities, covering tuition, airfare, stipend and insurance.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
United States
Funding
Tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a living stipend and health insurance; awards depend on USEFP budget for each programme year.
Eligible applicants
Pakistani citizens living in Pakistan
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Overview
Fulbright Degree Program (PhD & Master's), Pakistan is offered by United States-Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) for Master’s, PhD study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testHigh fluency required; selected candidates take the TOEFL. GRE General required (minimum 145 per section).
- Application formRequired
- Three reference lettersRequired
- GRE score reportRequired
- Attested transcriptsRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Airfare
Included
Living stipend
Included
Health insurance
Included
Required textbooks
Included
Tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a living stipend and health insurance; awards depend on USEFP budget for each programme year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Pakistani citizens only.
- International eligibility
- Only for Pakistani citizens; US dual nationals excluded.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Strong academic record; 16 years of education for Master's, 18 for PhD.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Open to Pakistani citizens with strong academic records who live in Pakistan during the process and commit to return. Master's needs a four-year bachelor's (16 years of education); PhD needs a master's or M.Phil. (18 years). All fields except clinical medicine. Dual US/Pakistan nationals and anyone already studying in the US are ineligible.
Applicant profile
- Pakistani citizens living in Pakistan
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to Pakistani citizens with strong academic records who live in Pakistan during the process and commit to return. Master's needs a four-year bachelor's (16 years of education); PhD needs a master's or M.Phil. (18 years). All fields except clinical medicine. Dual US/Pakistan nationals and anyone already studying in the US are ineligible.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply online through the USEFP portal (paper applications not accepted)
- 2
Submit form, references, GRE report and attested transcripts
- 3
Interview if shortlisted; selected candidates take TOEFL
- 4
Sign contract with USEFP (PhD candidates also sign an HEC return bond)
Application timeline
Application cycle
The page shows a closed round with a deadline of 1 April 2026; reviews run through August and results are announced in mid-September. The next round date is not stated.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
United States-Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.