The United States offers one of the largest pools of scholarships for international students, including Pakistanis, covering undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs.
These scholarships include fully funded government programs, university-specific awards, and research-based fellowships, many of which provide tuition coverage, monthly stipends, health insurance, and travel grants.
1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Monthly stipend + airfare + health insurance
- Degree: Master’s, PhD
- Deadline: Usually May each year
- Link: https://usefp.org/scholarships/fulbright-degree.cfm
- Details: Covers tuition, travel, living expenses, and research costs
2. Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Monthly allowance + housing + meals
- Degree: Undergraduate (exchange)
- Deadline: December annually
- Link: https://usefp.org/scholarships/global-undergraduate-exchange-program.cfm
- Details: Semester exchange with full financial support
3. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Monthly stipend + travel
- Degree: Non-degree (mid-career professionals)
- Deadline: July
- Link: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org
- Details: Professional development program with leadership training
4. US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarship
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Up to $50,000/year
- Degree: PhD
- Deadline: Varies
- Link: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/US-Pakcorridor
- Details: Covers tuition, travel, and living expenses
5. YES Program (Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange)
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Monthly + host family support
- Degree: High school exchange
- Deadline: November
- Link: https://www.yesprograms.org
- Details: One academic year in the US
6. Harvard University Financial Aid
- Coverage: Fully/partially funded
- Stipend: Up to full cost (~$50,000+)
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Deadline: January
- Link: https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid
- Details: Need-based aid covering full expenses
7. Stanford University Knight-Hennessy Scholars
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Living stipend + airfare
- Degree: Graduate
- Deadline: October
- Link: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu
- Details: Covers full tuition and leadership training
8. Yale University Scholarship
- Coverage: Fully/partial
- Stipend: Up to $70,000/year
- Degree: Undergraduate/Graduate
- Deadline: December–January
- Link: https://admissions.yale.edu/financial-aid
- Details: Need-based funding
9. MIT Need-Based Scholarships
- Coverage: Partial to full
- Stipend: Up to $73,000/year
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Deadline: January
- Link: https://sfs.mit.edu
- Details: Covers majority of costs
10. Columbia University Scholarships
- Coverage: Partial/Full
- Stipend: Varies
- Degree: Graduate
- Deadline: December
- Link: https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu
- Details: Merit + need-based
11. New York University (NYU) Scholarships
- Coverage: Partial/Full
- Stipend: Varies
- Degree: Undergraduate/Graduate
- Deadline: January
- Link: https://www.nyu.edu
12. University of Chicago Merit Scholarships
- Coverage: Partial
- Stipend: Tuition reduction
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Deadline: January
- Link: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu
13. Amherst College Financial Aid
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Full need coverage
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Deadline: January
- Link: https://www.amherst.edu
14. Duke University Karsh International Scholarship
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Full tuition + living
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Deadline: November
- Link: https://financialaid.duke.edu
15. Clark University Global Scholars Program
- Coverage: Partial
- Stipend: $15,000–$25,000/year
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Deadline: November
- Link: https://www.clarku.edu
16. University of Minnesota International Scholarships
- Coverage: Partial
- Stipend: Varies
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Deadline: January
- Link: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu
17. Boston University Presidential Scholarship
- Coverage: Partial
- Stipend: $25,000/year
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Deadline: December
- Link: https://www.bu.edu
18. Illinois Wesleyan University Scholarships
- Coverage: Partial/Full
- Stipend: Up to full tuition
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Deadline: February
- Link: https://www.iwu.edu
19. Berea College Scholarships
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Full tuition + living
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Deadline: November
- Link: https://www.berea.edu
20. East Tennessee State University Scholarship
- Coverage: Partial
- Stipend: Tuition reduction
- Degree: Undergraduate/Graduate
- Deadline: July
- Link: https://www.etsu.edu
21. AAUW International Fellowships
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: $18,000–$30,000
- Degree: Graduate
- Deadline: November
- Link: https://www.aauw.org
22. Rotary Peace Fellowship
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Full expenses
- Degree: Master’s
- Deadline: May
- Link: https://www.rotary.org
23. Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship
- Coverage: 50% grant / 50% loan
- Stipend: Tuition + living
- Degree: Graduate
- Deadline: March
- Link: https://www.akdn.org
24. Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship
- Coverage: Fully funded
- Stipend: Monthly + travel
- Degree: Master’s
- Deadline: May
- Link: https://www.worldbank.org
25. Microsoft Scholarship Programs
- Coverage: Partial
- Stipend: Varies
- Degree: Undergraduate/Graduate
- Deadline: Varies
- Link: https://www.microsoft.com
Remaining 60 Scholarships
- Gates Scholarship
- Google Generation Scholarship
- Meta (Facebook) Fellowship
- Apple Scholars Program
- IBM PhD Fellowship
- USAID Merit & Needs-Based Scholarship
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
- Fulbright FLTA Program
- Fulbright Specialist Program
- PEO International Peace Scholarship
- Knight Science Journalism Fellowship (MIT)
- Meta Emerging Scholar Award
- NASA Scholarships / Internships
- American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
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