Fully FundedBachelor'sUnited StatesFully Funded
Global UGRAD Program in the USA (Fully Funded One-Semester Exchange for Undergraduates)
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The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, known as Global UGRAD, is a programme of the United States Department of State. It gives one-semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree, full-time study at a university or college in the United States. The semester is combined with community service, professional development and cultural activities.
The programme is administered by World Learning for more than 60 countries, and in Pakistan through the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP). Application deadlines vary by programme and region, so no single date is shown here. Check the page for your own country.
For Pakistan, the USEFP Global UGRAD page currently shows the status as Closed, and the last deadline listed there is 25 September 2024. USEFP has not announced a new round, so watch the USEFP website for the next call. USEFP states that there is no application fee for Pakistani applicants. This page was last checked against the USEFP website on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
United States
Funding Type
Fully Funded
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Undergraduates from participating countries
Category
Fully Funded
Applications Open
Set for each country. Pakistan: closed, no new round announced
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
A one-semester scholarship for non-degree, full-time study in the United States
Community service, professional development and cultural enrichment activities
The programme website for your country lists the costs that are covered
Eligibility Criteria
- An outstanding undergraduate student in a participating country
- Pakistan: a Pakistani citizen enrolled at a university or college in Pakistan
- Pakistan: in the 14th year of formal education, which is the second year of a bachelor's degree, at the application deadline
- Pakistan: 18 to 24 years old by the deadline, as stated in recent rounds
- You must return to your home country after the semester, under the programme and visa rules
- Other countries set their own rules on the programme page
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
Online application form on your country's programme website
Academic transcripts and certificates
For Pakistan: create an account on the USEFP website, complete the form and attach your transcripts and certificates, with an explanation of your university's grading scale
Other countries apply through World Learning or their US Embassy, and their document lists differ
How to Apply
1
Open the Global UGRAD page of the US Department of State and select your country
2
Pakistani students apply through the Fulbright Commission in Pakistan (USEFP)
3
Complete the online application and recommendation forms
4
Submit before the deadline for your country
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
There is no single deadline. Dates are set by each university, office or vacancy, so check the official website for the date that applies to you.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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