Pakistani students can apply for the Falak Sufi Scholarship 2027-28 to pursue a Master’s degree in Near Eastern Studies at New York University (NYU) in the United States.
NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Science offers the scholarship through the Kevorkian Center. Selected students will receive a minimum $37,132 academic-year stipend, full tuition coverage, student health insurance, and registration and services fees.
The scholarship can support recipients for up to two years, provided they continue to meet the academic requirements of the Graduate School and their degree program. Applications for Fall 2027 admission will close on 15 January 2027.
Falak Sufi Scholarship 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Falak Sufi Scholarship |
| University | New York University |
| Country | United States |
| Study Level | Master’s |
| Main Program | Near Eastern Studies |
| Pakistani Students | Eligible |
| Preference | Female applicants |
| Minimum Academic-Year Stipend | $37,132 |
| Tuition | Covered |
| Student Health Insurance | Covered |
| Registration and Services Fees | Covered |
| Maximum Support Period | Up to 2 years |
| Intake | Fall 2027 |
| Application Deadline | 15 January 2027 |
Who Can Apply
The scholarship supports students from South Asian countries with majority Muslim populations who may otherwise face financial barriers to graduate education. Pakistani students fall within the target group.
NYU states that preference will be given to female students. Applicants should also demonstrate the intellectual promise and academic interests associated with the scholarship’s purpose, particularly a commitment to questions concerning women and gender in the Near East, Middle East, and South Asia.
What Does the Scholarship Cover
The Falak Sufi Scholarship offers substantial financial support for graduate study at NYU. For the 2027-28 academic year, the package includes a minimum $37,132 stipend for the academic year.
NYU also covers tuition, student health insurance, and registration and services fees for the recipient. Students can receive the scholarship for up to two years if they maintain the academic standards required by NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Science and their Master’s program.
Academic Focus
The scholarship particularly supports students whose academic interests connect with issues that Falak Sufi explored during her studies. These include women and gender, the history and societies of South Asia, and broader questions involving the Near East and Middle East.
Applicants should therefore show a clear connection between their academic goals and the themes supported by the scholarship.
General Admission Requirements
Applicants must apply for admission to NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Science. NYU’s general graduate application requirements include academic transcripts, applicant statements, a résumé or CV, letters of recommendation, and test scores where required.
Applicants must also pay the applicable non-refundable application fee. Candidates should also check the specific requirements of the Near Eastern Studies program before submitting their application.
How to Apply
Interested students must submit an application for Fall 2027 admission to the Master’s program in Near Eastern Studies at NYU.
Applicants should complete the Graduate School of Arts and Science online application and provide all required academic and supporting documents before the deadline.
NYU requires applicants to submit all supporting materials by the relevant program deadline, including materials submitted by third parties where applicable.
Students interested in the Falak Sufi Scholarship should make sure their application clearly demonstrates their academic background, research interests, and connection to the scholarship’s areas of focus.
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