09/05/2026
Pakistan’s future is being shaped by young minds across the world.
The Youth Ki URAAN – Overseas Pakistanis Summer Scholars Programme 2026 is now open for Pakistani-origin students currently studying at universities abroad, as well as foreign national students from institutions worldwide. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of governance with the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and contribute to Pakistan’s development journey.
Following 2,300+ applications from 45 countries in 2025, the programme returns in 2026, bigger, broader, and more impactful.
Choose from a 6-week or an 8-week track, work on real projects in policy, governance, innovation, and national development, and gain first-hand exposure to Pakistan’s leading public sector institutions.
Applications close: 15 June 2026 | Programme begins: 1 July 2026
Link to apply: https://forms.gle/r5Hp5qqzNUmrFnhi7
More than a paid internship—this is your chance to reconnect with your roots, define your purpose, and help shape Pakistan’s future.