Pakistani students seeking graduate education in the United States can apply for financial support at New York University.
The Falak Sufi Scholarship supports students pursuing a Master’s degree in Near Eastern Studies at NYU.
The programme is offered through the Kevorkian Center within NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Science.
For the 2027-28 academic year, selected students will receive a minimum stipend of $37,132. The funding package also covers tuition, student health insurance, and registration and services fees.
Applications for Fall 2027 admission must be submitted by January 15, 2027.
Who Can Apply for the Falak Sufi Scholarship?
The programme targets students from South Asian countries with majority Muslim populations.
Pakistani students are eligible to apply under these criteria.
According to the programme details, preference will be given to female applicants.
Candidates should demonstrate strong academic potential and interests connected to the fellowship’s purpose. Relevant areas include women and gender studies, South Asian societies, and the Near East.
Applicants facing financial barriers to graduate education are among the students the programme aims to support.
Scholarship Offers $37,132 Annual Stipend
The Falak Sufi Scholarship provides substantial financial assistance to selected students.
Recipients will receive a minimum academic-year stipend of $37,132 for 2027-28.
Full tuition costs are also covered under the funding package. NYU will additionally cover student health insurance and registration and services fees.
Funding can continue for up to two years. However, recipients must continue meeting NYU’s academic requirements throughout their degree.
They must also satisfy the standards of their specific Master’s programme.
Academic Areas of Interest
The programme particularly supports academic interests connected to Falak Sufi’s areas of study.
These include questions involving women and gender in South Asia and the Middle East.
Research interests may also involve the history and societies of South Asia and the Near East.
Applicants should clearly explain how their academic plans connect with these areas.
NYU Admission Requirements
Students must apply for admission through NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Science.
General graduate requirements can include academic transcripts and applicant statements.
A résumé or CV and letters of recommendation may also be required.
Applicants may need to provide test scores when required by their chosen programme.
Candidates should review the specific requirements for the Master’s in Near Eastern Studies before applying.
An applicable non-refundable application fee must also be paid.
How Pakistani Students Can Apply
Interested students should apply for Fall 2027 admission to the Master’s programme in Near Eastern Studies.
The application must be completed through New York University’s graduate admissions system.
Applicants should provide all required academic and supporting documents before the deadline.
Materials submitted by third parties must also reach NYU within the relevant application timeline.
Students seeking the Scholarship should clearly present their academic background and research interests.
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They should also demonstrate a connection with the programme’s main academic themes.
The application deadline for Fall 2027 admission is January 15, 2027.
