Fulbright Master and PhD Program 2018 for Pakistani Students in US
Fulbright Master and PhD Program 2018 for Pakistani Students in US.
Funded by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID), these grants cover tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a
living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP also assists with the visa
process.
Current Status:- OPEN
Deadline:- 17-MAY-2017
About the Fulbright Scholarship
What is the Fulbright Program?
Fulbright is the flagship
scholarship program of the U.S. Department of State. Fulbright Awards
are offered in150 countries in the world. Since 2005, Pakistan has had
the largest Fulbright Program in the world due to generous funding from
the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of
Pakistan is also collaborating with Fulbright Program to fund 25 PhD
scholarships each year for the next five years. These awards will be
administered under Fulbright policies and regulations.
What is included in a Fulbright award?
The grant funds tuition,
textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, health insurance, visa fees, a
computer and settling-in allowance. Fulbright awards enable grantees to
live at the same standard as most American graduate students.
How many scholarships will be awarded?
In 2018, USEFP hopes to award about 150 Fulbright scholarships.
Other than study toward a degree, what is expected from successful applicants?
One of the major goals of
Fulbright programs is to promote mutual understanding between the people
of the United States and the people of other countries. In addition to
academic work, persons selected for Fulbright programs are expected to
share information about their own country's life and culture with their
colleagues and with community groups in the United States. On returning
home, Fulbright grantees are expected to share their U.S. experiences
with colleagues and community groups in their countries. All Pakistanis
selected for Fulbright awards are obliged to return to Pakistan within
30 days of completing their programs and to serve a residency
requirement (a minimum of two years).
Eligibility
Do I need to have completed a Bachelor's Degree to apply?
Yes, you need to have
completed 16 years (4-year Bachelor's or two-year Bachelor's and
two-year Masters) of education from an accredited university to apply
for the Master's and 18 years for the PhD degree.
I want to apply for a PhD. Do I need to have completed a Master's or M.Phil. Degree?
Yes, you need to have a Master's or M.Phil. (a minimum 18 years of education) from an accredited university.
Can I apply for a Masters leading to PhD?
No. You cannot apply for Masters leading to PhD. You can apply for one degree only, either a Masters or PhD.
Which academic disciplines are eligible?
All disciplines except for
clinical medicine are eligible to apply. Applicants are especially
encouraged in the fields of agriculture, water, energy, health and
education.
Can I apply for an MBA?
Yes, you can apply for MBA
if you have a Bachelor's degree (16 years of education). To apply for
MBA, it is recommended that you have at least 2 years of work experience
in your desired field.
I have an MBBS degree. Can I apply?
Yes, but not in clinical medicine or for a specialization. You can apply for research-focused fields, such as Public Health.
I'm a Chartered Accountant. Can I apply?
No, unless you have the equivalency from HEC recognizing your CA certificate as equivalent to an M. Com. degree.
I went on Global Undergraduate Semester Exchange (Global UGrad) Program. Can I apply?
Yes, you can apply if you
fulfill the other requirements of this program. Your participation in
the Global UGrad Program will not negatively affect your application.
I'll be completing my degree in 2017. Can I apply?
As long as you can provide us the final transcript by December 2017 you can apply for this cycle.
Is work experience required?
No, unless you are applying for Public Policy/Administration or an MBA.
Can I change my academic field?
Yes, as long as you are able to demonstrate adequate preparation for your new field and explain why are you changing fields.
I have a foreign Bachelor's degree. Can I apply?
Yes, unless your degree is
from the U.S. within the past 5 years. Priority is given to applicants
without foreign study experience.
I already have a four-year Bachelor's and a Master's degree; can I apply for the Master's scholarship?
Yes, but you will need to
demonstrate why this second degree is necessary. Priority is given to
people who have not yet had an opportunity to complete a degree abroad.
I have a Master's degree from a foreign university; how does this affect my eligibility?
For the Master's, priority
is given to people who have not yet had an opportunity to complete a
degree abroad. If you have a foreign Master's degree and are applying
for the PhD, it will not affect your eligibility. If your degree is from
the U.S. within the past 5 years, you are ineligible.
I have a disability and want to know if I should apply.
Yes. People with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. U.S. universities are well
equipped to handle students with hearing, visual or mobility impairment.
Required Standardized Examinations
Can I take the GRE after submitting my application?
No, you must have taken the GRE test before the
application deadline. Ideally, you should have your test score report
uploaded with the application. If you don't have your score report by
the deadline you should upload the proof of your registration with the
application showing that you took the exam before the deadline.
What is considered a good GRE score?
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The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required
for all applicants. It is an important tool enabling USEFP to compare
applicants coming from diverse backgrounds, academic disciplines, and
geographic regions. According to the old scoring system, a minimum score
of 300 is required on each section of the GRE examination, with a
higher score on the section most applicable to your field of study.
Under the new scoring system, minimum scores of 138 in the verbal and
136 in the quantitative sections are required.
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The GRE scores are required for placement at a U.S.
university. However, different disciplines have different GRE score
requirements. For examples, English literature will require a higher
score in the verbal section and engineering fields will require a higher
score in the quantitative.
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It is understood that students coming from private
English-medium schools may have an advantage in the verbal portion of
the GRE and such factors are taken into account in determining merit.
I'm in the humanities/arts and not good at math. How important is my quantitative GRE score?
Since you are in the
humanities/arts your verbal score will be given more weightage but your
overall GRE score does matter in making your application more
competitive. Do not let fear of the quantitative portion of the exam
stop you from applying. Many people with low scores have been
successful. If the field in which you are applying does not require
quantitative skills, you may mention that somewhere in your application.
I'm in engineering. How important is my verbal GRE score?
Since you are in
engineering your quantitative score will be given more weightage but
your overall GRE score does matter in making your application more
competitive. It is understood and taken into account in assessing merit
that people with private/English medium school backgrounds have an
advantage.
Is the TOEFL also required with the application?
No, TOEFL is not mandatory with the application. Only short-listed applicants are required to take the TOEFL.
Are there any other exam requirements?
Only the GRE and TOEFL are
scholarship requirements. Even business applicants should plan to take
the general GRE. If selected, they may be asked to take the GMAT.
Computer Science or Engineering applicants will be advised to take a GRE
Subject Test if they are actually selected for the scholarship.
I was a good but not great student. Do I have a chance?
Yes, Fulbright is a
merit-based program but merit is assessed by looking at the applicant in
terms of what they have achieved given their circumstances and their
potential to succeed. A good candidate will have a strong academic
background, demonstrated commitment to his/her community, good English
language skills, and an appropriate Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
score. There are no quotas. Applicants who do not have excellent grades
need good GRE scores to demonstrate their potential for success.
Applicants' other achievements, including community service, are taken
into account.
I cannot easily afford the GRE cost; can USEFP help me?
Yes, if you study or teach
at a public university and achieve an overall score
of 290 in humanities and social science subjects
or if you have achieved combined score of 300 in engineering and science
subjects,
attach a request for reimbursement of the GRE cost
with your application. Up to 50 reimbursement requests will be honored
on a first-come, first served basis so try to submit your application
early.
Program Policies
Does everyone selected get a visa?
U.S. Embassy is responsible
for issuing visas but USEFP will assist with the visa process. Almost
all Fulbright grantees in the past have received visas.
If I'm selected, can I pick my university in the United States?
No, experienced placement
professionals at the Institute for International Education (IIE) in New
York match Fulbrighters with universities in the United States to best
match the student's profile and program needs. Fulbrighters are studying
at top universities all over the United States. If you have strong
university preferences, please note those in the appropriate section of
the application. If they make sense, IIE will make an effort to consider
them.
Are dependents allowed?
Grantees with children can
request to bring their dependents. However, they will need to
demonstrate financial ability to support their dependents while they are
in the United States, including childcare, if needed, and obtaining
medical insurance. Please note that only spouses and children up to the
age of 21 are considered dependents.
How does the selection process work?
Selection process has four stages:
Round 1: All applications are screened for completeness and minimum qualifications.
Round 2: Complete applications that meet
the minimum qualifications are evaluated according to a set of
established criteria and shortlisted.
Round 3: In-person interviews of
short-listed applicants take place in Islamabad between July and
September. The interview panels are made up of both U.S. and Pakistani
citizens.
Round 4: Final candidates and alternates
are selected in October. Applicants who have become finalists or
alternates will be notified by e-mail and official acceptance letter.
Those who do not get selected are notified only by mail.
Final approval is given by the Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington, D.C.
Application Process
How do I apply?
Read all of the application instructions carefully before beginning the application. Register for the GRE at
http://www.usefpakistan.org/Testing/GRE.cfm?Tab=Testing
Students/faculty of public universities may be eligible to receive a
free GRE voucher. Information about GRE test preparation is also
available at
www.usefpakistan.org/testprep.
There are many web resources available to guide you in writing your
Statement of Purpose and Study Objectives. Contact our EducationUSA
Advising Centers at
advising@usefpakistan.org to get information about free weekly workshops on essay writing and fee-based test prep classes.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted online by May 17, 2017.
Does it cost anything to apply?
NO! Unscrupulous
agents may try to sell application forms or take fees for filling them
in. Applicants should fill in their own forms. Misrepresentation or
plagiarism anywhere in the application can result in termination from
the program.
Do I apply online and also send the application and documents in paper form?
No, you only need to apply
online with all your required documents uploaded. Paper applications and
documents will not be accepted.
Can my recommendation letters be submitted online?
Yes, when you submit your
application online, an auto-generated email is sent to your referee
asking for your recommendation letter. He/she has the option to submit
the letter online or send the paper copy through courier at our office
address before the application submission deadline of May 17, 2017. For
online submission, your referee will receive the auto-generated
confirmation email. It will not be USEFP's responsibility to confirm to
you or your referee that we have received your recommendation letters.
Applications can be started at: http://www.usefpakistan.org/Programs/FulbrightDegreeFAQ.cfm
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