The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi has launched the 2024 English Access Scholarship Program, offering a life-changing opportunity for Pakistani students aged 13 to 20.
This initiative will provide free English language classes to 200 deserving students, enhancing their academic, professional, and cultural prospects.
Empowering Youth Through Education
Consul General Scott Urbom emphasized the U.S. government’s dedication to empowering Pakistan’s youth, highlighting how English proficiency opens global opportunities and fosters cross-cultural understanding.
The program aims to develop students’ language skills while providing insights into American culture and values.
Strong Academic Partnerships
The program is executed in collaboration with Evolution and supported by esteemed institutions, including Sindh Madressatul Islam University, the University of Sufism and Modern Sciences Bhitshah, and Sindh Agriculture University, Umerkot.
These partnerships ensure students receive comprehensive academic and practical training.
Program Highlights
- Fully funded by the U.S. Mission’s Regional English Language Office in Pakistan.
- Designed for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- A two-year program featuring afterschool and intensive classes.
- Opens pathways to participate in future U.S. exchange programs.
Since its inception in 2004, the Access program has empowered over 8,000 students from Sindh and Balochistan, playing a crucial role in Pakistan’s socio-economic development.
For more details, visit the U.S. Regional English Language Office’s official page.
