Pakistani students can now apply for the U.S. Department of State’s fully funded Fulbright Scholarship 2027. This esteemed program offers a fantastic chance to study master’s and doctoral degrees at top American colleges.
All academic disciplines are covered by the scholarship, with the exception of clinical medicine. Applicants from subjects like public health, social sciences, media, environmental studies, energy, agriculture, education, computer science, and arts and culture are strongly encouraged to apply. The results of the GRE and Duolingo tests must be submitted. In addition to the opportunity to experience American academic and cultural life, chosen scholars get complete tuition, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and assistance in obtaining a visa.
The Fulbright Program, which was founded in 1946, encourages global communication and understanding. It continues to be one of the most competitive and transformative scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students, allowing them to study for free in the USA and broaden their view on the world.
Host Country: USA
Hosted By: U.S. Department of State’s
University: USA Universities
Opportunity Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility Country: Pakistani Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Academic merit: Applicants must have an excellent academic record.
- GRE requirement: A GRE score is mandatory, with a minimum of 145 in each section under the current scoring system.
- Educational qualification: For a master’s program, applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree. For a PhD program, a master’s or MPhil degree (minimum 18 years of education) is required.
- Work experience: Not required, except for applicants to MBA or public policy/administration programs.
- Return commitment: Selected candidates must commit to returning to Pakistan, serving their country, and sharing their U.S. experience with local institutions and communities.
- Geographic eligibility: Students from all regions of Pakistan are eligible; however, applicants from KPK, FATA, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and Northern Areas, particularly women and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
- English test requirement: Shortlisted applicants will be required to submit the Duolingo English Test instead of TOEFL this year.
Benefits:
- Complete tuition reimbursement for the duration of the course.
- The Fulbright Scholarship offers a textbook allowance.
- Complete coverage for round-trip foreign travel.
- health insurance and a monthly living stipend.
- support during the visa application procedure.
- Pakistani students can study in the USA for free thanks to comprehensive support for master’s and doctoral degrees.
- the chance to attend prestigious American universities.
Deadline: April 1, 2026.
