The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has opened applications for the 2027 Fulbright Student Program.
Created in 1950 by the governments of the United States and Pakistan, USEFP has facilitated exchange programs for more than 9,000 Pakistanis and nearly 1,000 Americans. The Fulbright Scholarship covers graduate studies in the United States, including tuition, living expenses, insurance, and airfare.
The USEFP said the program considers a broad definition of merit, including grades, test scores, leadership potential and commitment to contributing to Pakistan’s development.
The scholarship is jointly funded by the US and Pakistani governments.
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The Fulbright Program is open to all fields of study, particularly encouraging applicants in science, technology, AI, commerce, economics, and natural resource management. Clinical medicine is excluded, but non-clinical public health applications are accepted.
The application portal is open at www.usefp.org. The deadline for submissions is April 1, 2026.
U.S. Embassy in Islamabad Director of Public Engagement Heidi Smith said, “The Fulbright program is one of America’s most enduring exchange programs. Through it, we are investing in Pakistan’s next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. Pakistani Fulbright graduates are transforming their societies and solving critical challenges.”
She added: “Cultural exchange and educational partnerships are important because they can enhance shared prosperity, especially as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence.”
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Since 2005, more than 3,000 Pakistani students have received Fulbright scholarships for graduate studies in the United States. Graduates continue to collaborate with U.S. research institutions, companies, and technology hubs, showcasing U.S. technological excellence and strengthening the U.S.-Pakistan partnership
USEFP’s managing director, Dr. Peter Moran, encouraged students across Pakistan to apply for the exchange programme.
“The Fulbright program in Pakistan has enabled thousands of students to study at American institutions known for academic excellence and research opportunities,” she said. “For 75 years, USEFP has nurtured Pakistani talent and facilitated American relations, fostering partnerships that address global challenges and promote prosperity for both nations.”
