The Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State launched the Global UGrad program in 2010. The United States Education Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) administers this program in Pakistan, while the International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) manages it in the United States. In a short time, it gained popularity in Pakistan. In the first batch (2010-11), the program selected 100 students from across the country.
This program offers undergraduate Pakistani students enrolled at a university the opportunity to have a one-semester cultural/academic exchange through a non-degree program in the US.
Who can apply?
Students studying in a university in their 2nd year (14th year of formal education) can apply. Students enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s program or two-year bachelor’s program can also apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be Pakistani citizens
- Applicant’s age must be 18-24 years old by the deadline
- The applicant must enrol in a college/university in Pakistan and commit to returning to their home university after completing the program.
- Applicants must be in their 14th year of formal education, i.e., their 2nd or 3rd year in the BS program.
- You will need to submit your current and old transcripts/results.
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, siblings, children, dependents, and parents
- Students who have been to the United States on a J-visa or a U.S. government-funded grant
How to apply?
- US State Department and IREX advertise the Global UGrad program in September each year. The most recent advertisement is here.
- You have to submit all documents on the online portal.
- To complete your application, you must upload all supporting documents (scanned copies) of all your university-attested transcripts (including the most recent one) before final submission.
Grant and Benefits
- Round Trip Airfare from Pak to the US and back.
- Housing (Dormitory) and Meals in college/university for one semester
- IREX will pay all your tuition and other miscellaneous fee.
- A limited allowance for books will be provided
- Sickness and Accidence Coverage
- You will get a bank gift card for monthly expenses.
Last Date to Apply
September 25, 2024
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Required Documents:
- All transcripts of 3rd/4th semester in university
- If you are a college student studying in F.Sc Part II, you need an F.Sc Part I DMC
- at least two recommendation letters from College/University professors
- Statement of Purpose. For the complete process, contact me.
- Passport
- NOC from the current institute
- Duolingo English test for selected students
NOTE: Only selected students will be required to provide Reference Letters and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current academic institution.
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