The Global Institute of Future Technology Future Scholars Program is initiated by the Global Institute of Future Technology and is a student leadership development program for undergraduates at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. This program adheres to the core principle of "student-centeredness" and is committed to shaping undergraduates with a research background in future energy and future health technologies through a doctoral-style training approach. Under the guidance of a multidisciplinary mentors with diverse professional backgrounds, participating students focus on key scientific and technological challenges, engage in interest-driven project research, attend a series of lectures and social practice activities, and cultivate a strong sense of social responsibility and academic passion.

The program launches a new round of projects every spring and fall semester, inviting faculty members from the mentor pool to propose research topics and allowing students to apply independently at the beginning of each term. It adopts a "one-on-one" mentorship model and encourages interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research. Each year, the program supports a group of science and engineering students at Shanghai Jiao Tong University who are dedicated to future energy and future health technologies. Each selected student is assigned a faculty mentor in their specialized field and receives funding to support their academic endeavors, research projects, summer exchange programs, and other related activities.