US SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Global Undergraduate Program (UGRAD)

Within a short life-span, the Global UGRAD has gained immense popularity among the Pakistani university going students. With the first batch of 100 fellows of the 2010-11 Global UGRAD-Pakistan returned to Pakistan to complete their undergraduate degrees at Pakistani universities.In 2010, the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program - Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan) was launched by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State. The program in Pakistan is administered by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and in the United States by the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX).

The Global UGRAD program is designed to award undergraduate Pakistani students enrolled at a university in Pakistan. The Global UGRAD-Pakistan program offers cultural/academic exchange through a non degree program for a semester at a university in the U.S. Applicants of this program are required to be in either their 13th, 14th or 15th year of formal education. Students enrolled in either, a four year bachelor's program or a two year bachelor's programs are eligible to apply

Age limit: 25

Cycle

• Tentative Announcement: Nov/Dec
• Two batches: Fall and spring semester
• Duration: One semester - approximately half attend in fall and other half in spring
• Grantees start studies: Fall next year

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.
• Strong leadership qualities and potential in their university and community activities
• Serious interest in learning about the United States
• High level of academic achievement, as indicated in grades, awards and teacher recommendations
• Proficiency in English
• Students from diverse backgrounds, especially those students who have not previously had opportunities to travel internationally are encouraged to apply

Ineligibility

• Applicants with a dual U.S./Pakistani nationality or U.S. permanent residence
• Those who have a parent, spouse or fiancé who is a U.S citizen or permanent U.S resident
• Employees of the Fulbright organization or the U.S. Department of State
• People who have applied for immigration to any country
• Students in their final year of university

How to apply

The Global UGRAD-Pakistan program is advertised every year (please check for availability) by October/November. Application packages includes an application form, two reference letters, and attach photocopies of transcripts including an explanation of grading scale of university issuing the degree. Photocopies of transcripts must be attested by the issuing authority. Original application with references and attested copies of supporting documentation along with one additional copy of the complete application must be received at P.O. Box No. 1128, Islamabad before the deadline.

NOTE: Once you are selected you will be required to provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current academic institution.