Please find below an important communication received from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) regarding the 2026 International Elite Pioneer Program offered by Fudan University, China. This initiative provides fully funded opportunities for Master’s and PhD programs across multiple disciplines, with scholarships available for outstanding international students, including Pakistani nationals.

Therefore, it is requested to disseminate this information among the faculty, students, and staff of your esteemed campus and encourage them to capitalize on this excellent opportunity for advanced education and research training. Please ensure timely circulation given the short deadline.

Thank you for your cooperation in promoting this prestigious opportunity. 



Greetings from HEC

Respected Sir and Madam,

Greetings from the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad.

 

I am writing to you good offices to apprise of a scholarship opportunity being offered by the Fudan University of China. The initiative namely International Elite Pioneer Program aims to cultivate future-oriented, globally competitive talent through advanced education and research training. As part of countries selected for the pilot project, the scholarships have also been offered to Pakistani diaspora.

 

 

About Fudan University:

Fudan University, located in Shanghai, is among China’s most prestigious and historically significant institutions of higher learning. Renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings and strong research ecosystem, Fudan University hosts numerous national key disciplines, research institutes, and laboratories, and places strong emphasis on academic freedom, innovation, and international exchange. The University is currently ranked 36th globally in the Times Higher Education Rankings and 30th in the QS World University Rankings.

 

 

About the scholarship:

Under this initiative, Fudan University is offering a range of English-taught Master’s and PhD programs across multiple disciplines for outstanding international students, including Pakistani nationals. Various scholarship opportunities are available under the program. The application window is from December 25, 2025 to January 5, 2026.

For your convenience, the following documents are attached:

• Program Guide/Brochure for Pakistan (including eligibility criteria, application process, enrolment timelines, documentation requirements, and scholarship details);
• An Excel sheet detailing the offered programs along with focal persons and contact information for each program.

 

In light of the above, your esteemed institution is requested to disseminate the said information among relevant student and alumni body of your esteemed university, please. Keeping in view the terse deadline of the scholarship, an urgent action is request, with a humble submission to encourage participation of Pakistani students to apply in Fudan University for their pursuance of post-graduate studies therein.