Pakistan is IsDB member country. Pakistan joined IsDB long ago in 1974. It is founding member and many Pakistan students get IsDB scholarship every year. This page tells all about IsDB scholarship for Pakistan in simple words.
IsDB means Islamic Development Bank that gives full funded help to study bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, and more. Pakistan students can apply for most types. You study in Pakistan or abroad (like Malaysia, Turkey). After study, go back and help Pakistan.
Benefits same for Pakistan: school fees, monthly money, health, plane ticket if abroad. You give back money later like kind loan. More on our benefits page.
Why Pakistan Students Can Get IsDB Scholarship?
Pakistan is full member country. All types open for Pakistan except some special like SPMC (that for non-member countries). Pakistan not least developed (LDMC), so no IsDB-ISFD special, but normal types yes.
Pakistan has many good students. IsDB likes Pakistan because big population and need for doctors, engineers, teachers.
Many Pakistan students study medicine, engineering, computers. These match IsDB subjects for SDGs (big world goals like good health, better farming).
Pakistan students often choose partner countries like Malaysia or Turkey. Easy visa and Muslim life.
Types of IsDB Scholarships for Pakistan in 2026
Pakistan students can apply these types:
| Type for Pakistan | School Level | Who in Pakistan | Main Subjects | How Long | Extra Notes for Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Normal | Bachelor’s degree | Pakistan citizens | Medicine, engineering, farming, teaching, computers | 4 to 6 years | Study in Pakistan public university or abroad. Many choose this. |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) | Master’s degree | Good bachelor’s | AI, biology tech, green energy | 2 years | Good for Pakistan tech growth. |
| Merit for High Technology (MSP) | PhD and post-doc | Strong research | Hard science, new tech | PhD 3 years, post-doc 6-12 months | Pakistan has good universities for research. |
| Joint with Partners | Any level | Depends | Medicine, engineering, other | Different | With Turkey or Malaysia – popular for Pakistan. |
Pakistan not in LDMCs list (poor countries like Afghanistan, Yemen). So no IsDB-ISFD special. Pakistan not non-member, so no SPMC.
For full types, see our types of IsDB scholarships page.
Eligibility Criteria for Pakistan Students 2026
Rules same as all member countries. First check our eligibility rules simple page.
Main for Pakistan:
- Pakistan citizen or passport.
- Good marks – high school 70%+ for bachelor, good degree for higher.
- Age limit – bachelor up to 24, master up to 30, PhD up to 35.
- Need money help – show family cannot pay full.
- Healthy – doctor check maybe.
- Promise go back Pakistan and help (like work in hospital or teach kids).
- No other big scholarship.
For Pakistan, no special extra rule. But many apply through good universities like in Islamabad or Lahore.
If you in Pakistan, study in home country easy. Or abroad if want.
How Pakistan Students Apply for 2026 IsDB Scholarship?
Same as all. Online portal isdbscholarships.smartsimple.com.
Steps same as our how to apply detailed guide:
- Check IsDB site for open time (usually December).
- Make account.
- Choose type (like undergraduate).
- Fill form.
- Upload papers (marks, passport, doctor paper, teacher letters).
- Submit before deadline (like January 31).
For Pakistan tips:
- Write story how help Pakistan after (e.g., better health in villages).
- Get letters from good teachers in Pakistan.
- If study abroad, mention partner like Turkey.
- No HEC or other Pakistan office needed now – direct online.
Benefits for Pakistan Students
Same as all, But some special notes:
- Monthly stipend – if study in Pakistan, enough for good life. If abroad (Malaysia), higher for cost.
- Plane ticket – if abroad, IsDB pays go and back.
- Health – free in university hospital.
- Books money – yearly for study things.
- No visa fee pay – but you pay own visa.
Many Pakistan students say benefits help family too. No big debt.
Give back: After job in Pakistan, pay small monthly to local IsDB trust in Pakistan. Trust helps new Pakistan students.
Popular Subjects for Pakistan Students
Pakistan students choose these often:
- Medicine and health (doctor, nurse).
- Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical).
- Computers and IT (AI, software).
- Farming and food (Pakistan big farm country).
- Teaching (make better schools).
These help Pakistan problems like health, energy, jobs.
Success Stories from Pakistan
Many Pakistan students got IsDB and success.
Examples:
- Some become doctors in big hospitals Islamabad or Karachi.
- Engineers help build dams or roads in Pakistan.
- Teachers make better education in villages.
- Tech students work on new apps or green energy.
One story: Pakistani girl got IsDB for medicine. Now doctor help poor people.
Another: Boy from Lahore got PhD in engineering. Now teacher in university.
Alumni (old students) meet and help each other in Pakistan.
Tips for Pakistan Students to Apply
- Start early – prepare marks and papers.
- Write strong story – tell Pakistan need (like health or tech).
- Choose subject help Pakistan.
- Study abroad if want new experience (Malaysia easy for Muslim).
- Check IsDB site December for open.
- No fee – only official portal.
If not get one year, try next. Improve story or marks.
Why IsDB Good for Pakistan
Pakistan big country. Many young people. Need good doctors, engineers, teachers. IsDB helps make them.
Pakistan in IsDB from start. IsDB help Pakistan projects too (like education, health).
Many Pakistan success from IsDB.
For more, download booklets from IsDB site. Or see our homepage full guide.