Education

We would Be Happy To Assist You

The Embassy of Pakistan, Washington, D.C. offers internship positions for undergraduate and graduate students in the United States colleges and universities. Students chosen for the program are required to participate as an intern for 8 weeks on a full time basis. The positions within the program are voluntary without salaries or benefits. The internship program gives students valuable work experience in a challenging foreign affairs arena.

The interns work within the following areas of expertise

Economic and political affairs: The work is multifaceted and focuses on monitoring economic and political development in the United States and Pakistan with special focus on Pak-US relations. The interns participate in a number of different tasks which span from research and preparation of reports to participation in meetings and attending various events including Think Tanks and the Hill.

Communication, cultural and press affairs

The interns participate in the daily work within the areas of communication, press and cultural affairs. As a part of the Embassy’s public diplomacy activities, the interns assist in organizing the Embassy’s outreach activities and participate in implementing the overall communication strategy. In addition, they organize and coordinate Pakistani cultural events in the U.S.

Community outreach : The interns also participate in community outreach efforts of the Embassy.

Eligibility

The program is open to motivated and dynamic undergraduate and graduate students at the U.S. colleges and universities. Please note that we do not accept applications from outside the United States.

The internship typically seeks candidates with the following qualification

  • Good communication skills.
  • Leadership ability.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player.
  • Serious interest in pursuing a career in US Government and politics or other related fields.

Internship positions are best suited for applicants with interest in the following fields

  • Pak-US relations.
  • Political history of Pakistan.
  • South Asian politics.
  • Journalism.
  • International affairs.
  • Economics.
  • International economic and trade law.
  • Human rights.

Application requirements

  • Application Form (download) duly filled in.
  • A write-up on current international affairs issue (up to 500 words).
  • Resume.
  • Latest academic record.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • A current Photograph.

Internship program will commence from June 14, 2023 and will end on August 14, 2023

Note: Last date for the submission of application is June 12, 2023

Application may forward to:

Head of Chancery
Embassy of Pakistan
3517 International Ct NW
Washington DC 20008
education@embassyofpakistanusa.org

OR

arehmankhan.1999@gmail.com

Procedure for issuance of the Letter of Need/Letter of Exceptional Need

All applications for issuance of the Letter of Need/Letter of Exceptional Need will be processed by the Ministry of National Regulations and Services, Islamabad. All applicants are required to fill in the Prescribed Application Form and submit application with all the supporting documents along with the prescribed affidavit.

Supporting Documents for Letter of Need for Doctors

  • Offer Letter
  • Current Visa Status
  • Statement of Need
  • Application form
  • Letter of contract
  • MBBS Degree duly verified by issuing institute/Higher Education Commission (HEC)
  • Valid PMDC registration duly verified by PMDC
  • Valid copy of CNIC
  • Valid Copy of Passport
  • Fresh Affidavit of Rs.20/- (Specimen given below)

(If documents are submitted by any other person, authority letter from the concerned person to receive the same must be provided).

The Self-Finance Scheme aims to assist foreign students and dual-nationality holders with educational aspirations in Pakistan. Originally a project of the Economic Affairs Division, the Scheme was transferred to the Higher Education Commission in 2006, and assures a limited number of seats in the disciplines of medicine (MBBS), dentistry (BDS), pharmacy (Pharm-D) and undergraduate engineering (B.Sc Engineering). This program is open to Dual National Pakistanis and Foreign citizens with an HSSC or equivalent degree.

Objectives

  • To encourage expatriate Pakistanis to stay connected with their mother country, and foreign nationals to learn about Pakistani culture and society
  • To encourage knowledge-sharing with friendly, fellow developing countries
  • To improve relationships with the international community
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The Self-Finance Scheme aims to assist foreign students and dual-nationality holders with educational aspirations in Pakistan. Originally a project of the Economic Affairs Division, the Scheme was transferred to the Higher Education Commission in 2006, and assures a limited number of seats in the disciplines of medicine (MBBS), dentistry (BDS), pharmacy (Pharm-D) and undergraduate engineering (B.Sc Engineering). This program is open to Dual National Pakistanis and Foreign citizens with an HSSC or equivalent degree.

Objectives

  • To encourage expatriate Pakistanis to stay connected with their mother country, and foreign nationals to learn about Pakistani culture and society
  • To encourage knowledge-sharing with friendly, fellow developing countries
  • To improve relationships with the international community

Click here for more information

  • Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad has informed that a limited number of seats are available for admissions in Public Sectors Universities/Institutions of Pakistan in the disciplines of MBBS/BDS/Pharmacy-D and BSc (Engineering) for foreign nationals as well as Pakistan origin dual nationality holders for the Academic Session 2020-2021 under Self-Finance Scheme.
  • Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, online application submission procedure and other related information are available on HEC website (www.hec.gov.pk/site/sfs).
  • The Missions may take further necessary action for dissemination of information for benefit of the concerned.

Procedure for issuance of the Letter of Need/Letter of Exceptional Need

All applications for issuance of the Letter of Need/Letter of Exceptional Need will be processed by the Ministry of National Regulations and Services, Islamabad. All applicants are required to fill in the Prescribed Application Form and submit application with all the supporting documents along with the prescribed affidavit.

Supporting Documents for Letter of Need for Doctors

  • Offer Letter
  • Current Visa Status
  • Statement of Need
  • Application form
  • Letter of contract
  • MBBS Degree duly verified by issuing institute/Higher Education Commission (HEC)
  • Valid PMDC registration duly verified by PMDC
  • Valid copy of CNIC
  • Valid Copy of Passport
  • Fresh Affidavit of Rs.20/- (Specimen given below)

(If documents are submitted by any other person, authority letter from the concerned person to receive the same must be provided).

The Self-Finance Scheme aims to assist foreign students and dual-nationality holders with educational aspirations in Pakistan. Originally a project of the Economic Affairs Division, the Scheme was transferred to the Higher Education Commission in 2006, and assures a limited number of seats in the disciplines of medicine (MBBS), dentistry (BDS), pharmacy (Pharm-D) and undergraduate engineering (B.Sc Engineering). This program is open to Dual National Pakistanis and Foreign citizens with an HSSC or equivalent degree.

Objectives

  • To encourage expatriate Pakistanis to stay connected with their mother country, and foreign nationals to learn about Pakistani culture and society
  • To encourage knowledge-sharing with friendly, fellow developing countries
  • To improve relationships with the international community
Click here for more information

The Self-Finance Scheme aims to assist foreign students and dual-nationality holders with educational aspirations in Pakistan. Originally a project of the Economic Affairs Division, the Scheme was transferred to the Higher Education Commission in 2006, and assures a limited number of seats in the disciplines of medicine (MBBS), dentistry (BDS), pharmacy (Pharm-D) and undergraduate engineering (B.Sc Engineering). This program is open to Dual National Pakistanis and Foreign citizens with an HSSC or equivalent degree.

Objectives

  • To encourage expatriate Pakistanis to stay connected with their mother country, and foreign nationals to learn about Pakistani culture and society
  • To encourage knowledge-sharing with friendly, fellow developing countries
  • To improve relationships with the international community

Click here for more information

  • Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad has informed that a limited number of seats are available for admissions in Public Sectors Universities/Institutions of Pakistan in the disciplines of MBBS/BDS/Pharmacy-D and BSc (Engineering) for foreign nationals as well as Pakistan origin dual nationality holders for the Academic Session 2020-2021 under Self-Finance Scheme.
  • Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, online application submission procedure and other related information are available on HEC website (www.hec.gov.pk/site/sfs).
  • The Missions may take further necessary action for dissemination of information for benefit of the concerned.

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