Become a Member

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Become a
Member

Membership is how the Pakistani-American community becomes a constituency with a voice. Five categories, one standard of conduct, and a place in everything NRP convenes.

Categories

Five ways to
join NRP.

Choose the category that fits. Every category carries the same standing in the community — they differ in eligibility and in what the membership is designed to support.

I

Individual

Eligibility. Any individual of Pakistani origin or heritage resident in the United States, and any individual committed to the Pakistan–United States partnership.

  • Access to NRP community services and referrals
  • Invitations to forums, commemorations and community events
  • Advance notice and member rates on event registration
  • Standing to raise matters with the committee that handles them
II

Family

Eligibility. A household — two adults and dependent children at one address — joining together under a single membership.

  • All individual member benefits, extended to the household
  • Settlement support for families arriving in the United States
  • Education and scholarship guidance for children in the household
  • Family invitations to cultural and national-day programs
III

Student & Youth

Eligibility. Students enrolled in an American institution, and young people under 25 — the category the Women & Youth pillar is built around.

  • Scholarship access and university placement guidance
  • Mentorship from professionals across NRP’s sectors
  • Leadership and professional development opportunities
  • Reduced contribution rate
IV

Professional

Eligibility. Practicing professionals — medicine, law, engineering, education, energy, media, finance — willing to contribute sector expertise.

  • Direct participation in the committee for your sector
  • Business and institutional networking across both countries
  • Opportunity to mentor students and arriving professionals
  • Named recognition in the committee you serve
V

Corporate & Institutional

Eligibility. Companies, universities, hospitals, chambers of commerce, non-profits and other institutions in either country.

  • Institutional partnership with a named NRP portfolio holder
  • Delegation, forum and trade-mission participation
  • Recognition across NRP channels and events
  • Route into sponsorship where a partnership warrants it
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Annual contribution

NRP is a non-profit. Membership contributions fund community services, programs and events rather than returns to any individual.

Contribution levels for each category are confirmed with your application and set by the executive committee. Student and youth membership is offered at a reduced rate. No applicant is turned away from community services for inability to contribute.

Application Process

Four steps.

  1. Submit the formTell us your category, your background and what you want to contribute or need help with.
  2. ConfirmationThe executive committee confirms receipt and, where needed, asks for eligibility details.
  3. Contribution & code of conductYour contribution level is confirmed and you accept the NRP code of conduct in writing.
  4. WelcomeYou are added to the membership roll, introduced to the relevant committee and notified of upcoming events before they are announced publicly.
Code of conduct Every member accepts the NRP code of conduct on joining. It sets out the standard of respect, non-partisanship and integrity expected of anyone representing NRP.

Apply

Join NRP
Washington, D.C.

One form. We reply to every application.

Not sure which category? Choose the closest one and say so in the message — we will place you correctly. Community services are available to anyone who needs them, member or not.
Institutions Companies, universities and organizations may prefer the partnership route, which carries a named NRP portfolio holder.

Membership application

By applying you agree to the NRP code of conduct. Your details are never shared.

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