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Sister2Sister Exchange Program aims to empower Pakistani female college students to overcome cultural limitations that inhibit their participation in pursuing competitive and lucrative careers. These young women will be equipped with the educational and professional skills, confidence, and exposure essential to surmount the socio-cultural impediments inhibiting their entry and retention in the workforce and enable their contribution to Pakistan’s economy.
Sister2Sister Exchange Program is a public-private partnership led by American University, which has been made possible through the primary support of the U.S. Department of State. In addition, U.S. partner universities donate summer scholarships for undergraduate courses related to the participants' fields of study.
American University and its partners, iEARN U.S. and Society for International Education, enable 20 young Pakistani women every year to participate in U.S. university summer undergraduate courses, in mostly Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The program alums are also provided access to mentorship programs and professional networks for educational and career advancement
Sister2Sister Exchange Program
Sister2Sister Exchange Program aims to empower Pakistani female college students to overcome cultural limitations that inhibit their participation in pursuing competitive and lucrative careers. These young women will be equipped with the educational and professional skills, confidence, and exposure essential to surmount the socio-cultural impediments inhibiting their entry and retention in the workforce and enable their contribution to Pakistan’s economy. American University and its partners, iEARN U.S. and Society for International Education implement the program.
Program Offers
- Full tuition fees
- Travel cost to and from the United States
- Health Insurance
- Accommodation and food
- Visa fees
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Selection Process
STEP-1 Online Application:
The applicants need to fill up the online application form for Sister2Sister Exchange Program. The online form is available at https://www.sister2sister.pk
STEP-2 Online Interview:
After online application screening, shortlisted applicants will be notified via email for online interview for Sister2Sister Exchange Program.
STEP-3 Group Discussion and Interview:
After the online interview, the shortlisted candidates move forward to the third round, which is of group discussion and in-person interview. In-person interviews will take place only in Karachi and Islamabad.
STEP-4 English language test:
The candidates who get through the Group Discussion and Interviews round take the English Proficiency Test to be shortlisted for the final selection. English Language Proficiency Test is an integral part of the selection process, without which the applicant will not be eligible to move forward.
STEP-5 Selection for Final Evaluation:
The selection for final evaluation will be based on the overall profile of the candidates (based on application, interviews, test and group discussion).
STEP-6 University Placement:
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Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen
- Female student
- 18- 24 years old by 1st June 2022 (Born June 1st, 1998 – June 1st, 2004)
- Minimum 12 years of education
- Currently enrolled in a college or university and committed to returning to home university following the completion of the program
- Have completed a two-year bachelor’s program and are currently enrolled in the first year of a master’s program OR currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s program
- Have demonstrated leadership potential at the university or community-level
- Have interest in learning about the United States
- Have high level academic performance
- High grades, honors, and awards, as well as reference letters
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 70% or higher in the last three years
- Transcripts with no failing grades
- Proficiency in English
- Those from diverse backgrounds and with limited or no prior international travel are encouraged to apply.
- No prior travel to the United States
Ineligibility Criteria
- Applicants with dual U.S./Pakistani nationality or U.S. Legal Permanent Residence
- Have a parent, spouse or fiancé who is a U.S citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
- Student is in final year of university (2nd year in two-year bachelor’s program and 4th year in four-year bachelor’s program)
- Participated in other United States Government (USG) Programs
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