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		Fulbright scholarship</h2>
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	Fulbright scholarship (what is Fulbright scholarship, eligibility, cycle, for which study level, language requirements, how to apply, when to apply, in which country it is taken, for which countries it is eligible)</h3>

	Educational exchange can turn nations into people, contributing as no other form of communication can to the humanizing of international relations.

	— Senator J. William Fulbright

	In 1950, The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) was established by the governments of Pakistan and the United States. USEFP is a bi-national commission with equal number of Pakistanis and Americans. USEFP is one of 51 'Fulbright Commissions' located throughout the world.

	Mr. William Fulbright (respected former U.S Senator) proposed a bill in 1945 to spend the U.S. government war property earnings in funding the international exchange between the U.S. and other countries. Later this Fulbright Program has become an educational exchange program promoting peace and prosperity among global nations. This educational exchange program has established their foot since then and till today is serving many international students who want to study abroad.

	The Fulbright Program functions in two cycles:

	U.S. citizens receive funding to go to a foreign country via
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		U.S. Student Program</li>
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		U.S. Scholar Program</li>
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		Teacher Exchange Program</li>
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	Non-U.S. citizens visit the U.S. to pursue their studies via
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		Foreign Student Program</li>
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		Visiting Scholar Program</li>
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		Teacher Exchange Program</li>
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	The program works under the administration of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department, Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) along with the 50 bi-national Fulbright commissions, U.S. embassies, and cooperating organizations in the U.S. The United States Department of State manages and controls the Fulbright program. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State receives funding from the United States Congress via annual appropriation bills to sponsor the Full Bright Program

	 
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	Eligible Candidates recommended for Fulbright grants should have</h2>
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		Unparalleled academic achievement</li>
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		Persuasive proposal or statement of purpose,</li>
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		Leadership qualities</li>
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		Qualities to interact successfully with the host community</li>
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	Fulbright grants are offered in almost all academic categories except clinical medical research. Fulbright grantees' fields of study include fine arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, natural and physical sciences, and professional and applied sciences.

	The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities around the world in over 140 countries. The regions or Full Bright Scholarship program include:
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		East Asia-Pacific</li>
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		Europe & Eurasia</li>
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		Middle East & North Africa</li>
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		South & Central Asia</li>
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		Sub-Saharan Africa</li>
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		Western Hemisphere</li>
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	FULL BRIGHT PROGRAMS IN PAKISTAN</h2>

	U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program

	Every year, the Fulbright Scholar Program sends U.S. professionals to different countries around the world these professionals deliver lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.
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	Fulbright Specialist Program</h1>

	In this program, senior U.S. scholars and professionals visit Pakistan and respective countries for two to six weeks to undertake collaborative projects at higher education institutions in Pakistan.
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	The Global UGRAD program</h1>

	The Global UGRAD program awards undergraduate Pakistani students enrolled at a university in Pakistan. The Global UGRAD-Pakistan program offers cultural/academic exchange, through a non- degree program. This program includes a semester at a university in the U.S. 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 in 2010.

	Applicants of this program are required to be in 14th or 15th year of formal education. Students with age limit 25 years are enrolled in a four year bachelor's program or a two year bachelor's programs are eligible to apply.
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	Cycle:</h2>
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		Announcement of program in Oct/Nov</li>
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		Two batches: (Fall and spring)</li>
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		Duration: One semester - half attend in fall and other half in spring</li>
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		Grantees start studies: Fall next year</li>
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	Eligibility Criteria</h2>
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		Pakistani citizens not more than 25 years old</li>
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		Currently enrolled in a college or university and committed to returning to their home universities following the completion of the program.</li>
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		Strong leadership qualities and participation in community activities</li>
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		High level of academic achievement</li>
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		Proficiency in English language</li>
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		Students from diverse backgrounds, who have not previously had opportunities to travel internationally, are appreciated</li>
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		Students with dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or those having a spouse, parent, fiancé or child over 18 years of age (who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) are ineligible to apply or this program.</li>
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	How to apply</h2>
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		The Global UGRAD-Pakistan program is advertised every year in October/November.</li>
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		Application form is available and submitted online.</li>
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		All supporting documents such as photocopies of transcripts and grading scale of university issuing the degree, are to be attached to the online application before submission.</li>
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		Photocopies of transcripts must be attested by the issuing authority.</li>
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		After selection the student is asked to provide a Reference Letters and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current academic institution.</li>
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	Graduate Students</h2>

	International Development (USAID) funds The Fulbright Masters and PhD Program for graduate study in the United States for a Master's or Ph.D. degree .These grants not only provide tuition fees but also cover textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP officials also help the student in the visa process.
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	Eligibility:</h2>

	Eligible candidates should either have a four-year Bachelor's degree or a Bachelor's and Master's combination totaling 16 years of formal education from an accredited university. A 3 –year work experience is necessary for MBA students.

	For enrolling in PhD degree program, eligible applicants should have a Master's, M.Phil or comparable degree (a minimum of 18 years of formal education) from an accredited university with experience in teaching, research, or the public sector in Pakistan. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is also required for all applicants with a minimum score of 138 in the verbal and 136 in the quantitative sections. Fluency in spoken and written English and an evidence of TOEFL registration is also required at the interview session. Successful candidates should be committed to return and serve in Pakistan.

	Students with dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or those having a spouse, parent, fiancé or child over 18 years of age (who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) are ineligible to apply or this program.
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	Cycle:</h2>

	The application process is open every year in February and the deadline to submit application is around May. The application and interview process continues until September and the results are announced in October. After selection the other processes take place until June. The departure to the U.S. commences in July depending on the universities reporting dates.

	 
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	How to apply:</h2>

	The application set includes:
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		An application form</li>
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		Three reference letters</li>
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		GRE score report</li>
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		Scanned transcripts, with the grading scale of the university issuing the degree</li>
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	Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program:</h2>

	The 10-months Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of graduate-level non-degree academic coursework and professional development activities. It consists of course-work as well as an internship in a relevant professional organization.
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	Cycle:</h2>
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		Applications are open in April</li>
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		Duration: 10-12 months</li>
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		Grantees start studies: Fall next year</li>
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	Eligibility:</h2>

	Pakistani citizens with a minimum of five years of professional/work experience are eligible who hold a Master's degree and a guarantee of re-employment upon return to Pakistan. Fluency in English with strong leadership qualities is also required.
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	Ineligibility:</h2>

	 
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		University teachers or researchers with no management experience are ineligible</li>
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		Students who have attended graduate school in the U.S. in the last seven years or who have had long-term U.S. experience within the last five years are not allowed to join this program</li>
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		Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or who have a spouse, fiancé, parent or child over the age of 18 who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident are ineligible.</li>
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		Employees of the Fulbright organization or the U.S. Department of State are also ineligible.</li>
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	The following programs are also conducted under Full Bright Scholarship administration.
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		Journalism</li>
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		Public Administration</li>
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		Community College Initiative</li>
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		FLTA</li>
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		TEA</li>
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	To view the details and the current openings visit the official website: <a href="http://www.usefpakistan.org/ProgramsHome.cfm?Tab=Programs">http://www.usefpakistan.org/ProgramsHome.cfm?Tab=Programs</a>

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