Expanding access to education through scholarships and financial aid
The 2024–2025 academic year at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) marked another milestone in the institution’s long-standing commitment to educational equity. In a time when economic pressures continued to weigh heavily on families across Pakistan, FCCU’s financial aid and scholarship programs stood firm, ensuring that no capable student was left behind due to financial hardship.
This year, PKR 559 million was disbursed among 2669 beneficiaries in scholarships and financial aid across all levels—Intermediate, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate. These funds supported thousands of students who, despite financial challenges, chose to pursue higher education with purpose and perseverance. The university’s vision remained focused: to provide a pathway to quality education for all, regardless of socioeconomic background.
FCCU’s financial aid and scholarships model is not only generous, but is also holistic. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic excellence, athletic performance, and targeted community support initiatives, including women’s empowerment. The result is a dynamic and diverse student body, representative of Pakistan’s many regions, cultures, and communities. These programs not only initially open doors to academic growth but also result in building confidence, easing financial burdens, and empowering students to focus on their goals and give back to their community.
Behind these efforts is a strong network of alumni, foundations, corporate donors, Friends of Forman and members of the FCCU community who continue to invest in the next generation. Their support ensures that talented individuals can remain enrolled, participate in student life, and graduate with confidence, ready to contribute meaningfully to their families, professions, and country.
The financial aid and scholarships office, working with transparency and dedication, ensures the timely disbursement of funds and actively engages with students to identify those in need. Whether it was through full scholarship or partial support, each award helped reduce the financial strain on households already stretched thin by inflation and broader economic uncertainty.
FCCU’s scholarship programs reflect its founding motto, “By Love Serve One Another.” They are an expression of the university’s belief that education should never be a privilege for the few but a right for all who are willing to learn and lead. More than just financial assistance, these programs are a declaration of trust in the potential of young minds.
Every year, the outcomes of these financial aid programs and scholarships are clear: students thrive, retention improves, and the university community is strengthened. At a time when access to education remains a challenge for many, FCCU’s scholarship and financial aid initiatives remain a powerful reminder of what higher education can achieve when guided by compassion, vision, and responsibility.
Looking ahead, the university remains deeply committed to sustaining and expanding these efforts, ensuring that every year, more students have the opportunity to study, grow and serve their communities, contributing to positive change and helping shape a better future for Pakistan.