The Pakistan Global Undergraduate Exchange (Global Ugragra) program has been suspended after 15 years, a statement from the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) said on Tuesday.
The semester exchange program, administered by USEFP, provided Pakistani students with the opportunity to enrich their education by passing a semester of study not a degree to a American university or university.
In a today’s announcement, USEFP said: “We regret informing him that after 15 incredible years, the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan has come to an end. The informed USEFP of the United States Department of State that the Global Ugra-Pakistan program will no longer be offered.
“We understand that this news can be disappointing, especially for those who requested this year and expected this opportunity.”
He said the program had provided “experiences that change their lives” to thousands of students over the years, promoting academic growth, cultural exchange and leadership development.
The global Ugra Pakistan program was funded by the United States government and was launched in 2010]2 to improve the community participation skills of Pakistani students, commitment to service and leadership skills.
The USEFP is a binational commission established in 1950 by the governments of the United States and Pakistan. Its mission is to promote understanding between the peoples of Pakistan and the United States through educational and cultural exchange programs.
USEFP said he was “immensely proud” of the impact that the program had on its participants and the communities that had affected.
“We sincerely appreciate your interest in the program and your commitment to personal and academic growth. While this chapter is closing, we encourage you to explore other opportunities for exchange and scholarships that can align with your aspirations.”
The decision is produced following the massive budget cuts of development and foreignership programs by the Trump administration, with several years reduced contracts by 92 percent, or $ 54 billion.
On his first day in office, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, had signed an executive order that demanded a freezing in all foreign aid of the United States for 90 days. The pause was aimed at allowing the administration to review the expense abroad with one eye to the non -aligned destroying programs with the Trump’s “America First America” agenda.
The review in part was aimed at foreign assistance contracts of several years granted by the United States Agency for International Development, with the vast majority eliminated during its course.
