Is CSP open now?
The latest application is closed; exact next dates are not yet published.
Can Pakistanis apply?
Yes. Pakistan is on the current eligible-country list.
What does CSP cover?
Visa support, travel, housing/living allowance, health coverage and full programme support.
Who is it for?
Experienced community leaders with at least two years of relevant work or volunteering.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
CSP fully supports the main fellowship costs, including visa support, travel, housing/living expenses and health coverage.
Other verified benefits
Round-trip travel, housing/living allowance, health coverage, four-month U.S. practicum, Community Leadership Institute and project support.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
This is a professional exchange, not a degree scholarship, so university tuition funding is not applicable.
Who is eligible to apply?
Citizens of eligible countries with at least two years of community-development experience, strong English, home-country residence/work and J-1 visa eligibility.
Focus areas include environment, tolerance/conflict resolution, transparency/accountability and women. Pakistan is currently on the eligible list.
Eligible countries
Citizens of the current CSP eligible-country list; Pakistan is included.
Language requirements
High proficiency in spoken and written English; semifinalists may take an English test or submit TOEFL/IELTS.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- CV or résumé
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Two reference letters
What should you do next?
- Monitor IREX for the next call.
- Confirm Pakistan remains eligible.
- Prepare evidence of community leadership.
- Apply through the official CSP system when open.
Frequently asked questions
Can Pakistani applicants apply?
Yes. Pakistan appears on IREX’s current eligible-country list for Community Solutions.
Is CSP fully funded?
IREX provides full support for core costs including visa, travel, housing/living expenses and health coverage.