USEFP Global Undergraduate (UGRAD) Program, USA.

Scholarship Description:

In 2010, the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) introduced the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program - Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan). This initiative is managed by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) in Pakistan and by the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) in the United States.

In a relatively short period, the Global UGRAD has become highly popular among Pakistani university students. The inaugural batch of 100 fellows from the 2010-11 Global UGRAD-Pakistan program returned to Pakistan to continue their undergraduate studies at local universities.

The Global UGRAD program is intended to provide opportunities for undergraduate students in Pakistan. Through the Global UGRAD-Pakistan program, students engage in cultural and academic exchanges by spending a semester at a U.S. university, even though it does not lead to a degree.

Applicants for this program need to be in either their 14th or 15th year of formal education. Both students enrolled in four-year bachelor's programs and those in two-year bachelor's programs are eligible to apply. The age limit for applicants is 25 years.

Degree Level:

USEFP Global Undergraduate (UGRAD) Program, USA. is available to undertake Undergraduate level programs at USA Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to Pakistani Students.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Pakistani citizens
• 25 years or younger
• Currently enrolled in a college or university and committed to returning to their home universities following the completion of the program.
• In their 14th or 15th year of formal education
• Applicants are required to submit current/most recent, and old transcripts with application

Ineligibility

• Dual U.S./Pakistani nationals or U.S. permanent residents
• Employees of the Fulbright organization, the U.S. Department of State, or USAID and their spouses, children, fiancés, siblings, dependents, and parents
• Students in their first or final year of university

Application Procedure:

The Global UGRAD-Pakistan program is advertised every year (please check for availability) by September/October. Application form is required to be submitted online. All supporting documents, such as photocopies of transcripts including an explanation of grading scale of university issuing the degree, are to be attached to the online application before submission. Scan copies of all your university attested transcripts must be uploaded online including the most recent transcript.

NOTE: Only selected students will be required to provide Reference Letters and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current academic institution.