Islamabad: (RightNow). The US government has awarded Fulbright Scholarships to 85 Pakistani students and researchers, offering them opportunities for higher education. These students will pursue master’s and PhD degrees at American universities.

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) manages the Fulbright Program, providing students with world-class education. The program is financially supported by both the US and Pakistani governments.

Scholarship recipients will have access to advanced research facilities in the US. USEFP organized a two-day pre-departure orientation in Islamabad before their departure.

These scholarships enhance educational and cultural ties between the two countries. The recipients will study in various fields such as engineering, artificial intelligence, and social sciences.

It is noteworthy that since 2005, approximately 3 thousand Pakistani students have received Fulbright Scholarships, strengthening US-Pakistan educational relations.