Rs. 4.06 Billion Allocated for Pakistani Students to Study on Scholarship in US

The federal government has allocated Rs. 4.06 billion for the Fulbright Scholarship Support Program (HEC-USAID) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025-26, official documents available with ProPakistani reveal. The Fulbright program, jointly administered by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is one of the most prestigious academic exchange programs in the world. It offers Pakistani students the opportunity to pursue graduate and doctoral studies in the United States, covering tuition, living expenses, travel, and research. The funding commitment comes ahead of the government’s formal presentation of the Federal Budget for FY 2025-26, scheduled for tomorrow.