To provide female Pakistani students with an opportunity to attend universities in America, the US has announced the Sister2Sister Summer Exchange Program 2021. The program is fully-funded and ranges between 12 to 50 days. The money provided will cover full tuition fees, round-trip travel costs, health insurance, accommodation, visa fees, and free food facilities for the candidates.
Who is the Exchange Program Funded by?
This exchange program is funded by the United States (US) Department of State. It is an initiative of the Society for International Education (SIE) managed by a consortium of partners.
The Aim
The exchange programs usually are aimed at candidates experiencing the cross-cultural environment. However, this one specifically is set to develop future career opportunities. Through this program, females students will connect with academic and professional networks for their educational and career-related growth.
Important Deadlines
Like all scholarships, the fully-funded exchange program also has a deadline. The last date to apply is 31 January 2021. You can apply online for the exchange program through their official portal of the Sister2Sister Exchange Program.
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria for this scholarship is that the candidates must be
1 – Females only
2 – Female candidates must be between the ages of 18-24.
3 – They must also be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs.
4 -They must have scored at least 70% marks in the past three academic years.
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People Who Can’t Apply
The students in the last year of their degree program, dual US-Pakistani nationality holders, and those who have already availed of an exchange program in America are ineligible to apply for Sister2Sister Exchange Program.
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