**Summary:**
A group of 114 Pakistani students has been awarded fully funded scholarships to study as part of the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme in Europe. The students were honored at a special gathering hosted at the French Residence in Islamabad, underscoring Pakistan’s continued global leadership in Erasmus Mundus participation.
In a celebratory event organized by the Delegation of the European Union and the Embassy of France, the selected students were recognized for their academic achievements and upcoming journey to European universities. For the fourth consecutive year, Pakistan has secured the top spot worldwide in terms of Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients, reflecting the country’s exceptional performance and growing presence in international academic circles.
Officials from the French Embassy and the European Union highlighted the significance of the program, emphasizing its role in fostering not only excellence in education but also cross-cultural exchange. The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme provides students with the opportunity to earn dual or joint master’s degrees from renowned universities across Europe, while promoting mutual understanding and collaboration among students from diverse backgrounds.
The diplomats praised the Pakistani recipients as “ambassadors of Pakistan, of curiosity, and of dialogue,” expressing confidence that their experiences abroad will broaden their horizons, forge new friendships, and inspire innovative thinking. The event concluded with well-wishes for the students as they set out on their academic journey, with organizers reinforcing the message that “excellence is never a solo journey” but one strengthened through shared experience and intercultural dialogue.
