United States · Universities across the USA
Overview
The Fulbright Degree Program, run in Pakistan by USEFP, funds master’s and PhD study at U.S. universities in all fields except clinical medicine. Priority fields include sciences, technology and AI, trade and economics, and natural resource management.
The 2027 program deadline was 1 April 2026. Reviews and interviews run until August, results in mid-September, and departures from July of the following year. Watch USEFP for the next call (usually announced early in the year).
Who can apply
Pakistani citizens living in Pakistan. Master's: 16 years of education (4-year bachelor's, or bachelor's + master's). PhD: 18 years (master's/MPhil). GRE General required (minimum 145 per section). MBA and Public Policy need 2 years' work experience. Not eligible: dual US nationals, people already studying in the US, former Fulbright awardees.
- Eligible nationalities
- Pakistan
- Academic stage
- Graduate, Master's
Mandatory conditions
- GRE General test (minimum 145 on each section).
- You must live in Pakistan during the process and return to Pakistan after the degree (PhD: HEC bond).
- Selected candidates must take the TOEFL.
- MBA and Public Policy/Administration: 2 years of relevant work experience.
Funding package
Tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a living stipend and health insurance.
- Tuition covered
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel covered
- Accommodation not stated
- Health insurance covered
Application dates
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Deadline to be confirmed
- Duration
- Length of the master's or PhD
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- usefp.org
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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