The Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor has launched the official application process for the prestigious Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships 2026 to provide fully funded higher education opportunities to Bangladeshi students in Pakistan. The program covers engineering, information technology, medical sciences, agriculture, business, and social sciences for bachelor’s, master’s and PhD studies in top Pakistani universities.
Leading institutions taking part in the initiative include National University of Sciences and Technology, Lahore University of Management Sciences and COMSATS University Islamabad.
Application Deadline: 2026
The official announcements state that the deadline for the current application process is June 10, 2026. Officials encouraged students to finish registration early to avoid technical problems at the last minute. They also said that those applicants who have submitted forms in the previous phases will not have to reapply.
100% Paperless and Online Process
The biggest draw of the scholarship is that its entire application process is done online. The process is entirely paperless; you don’t need to physically submit hard-copy documents. Students can apply directly through the official Higher Education Commission portal of Pakistan from Bangladesh, without visiting the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka. Applicants must upload academic records, identity documents and university preferences online.
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Application Process
First, students need to register through the official HEC scholarship portal with their passport or national identification details. Some stages may require mandatory passport verification, and they are advising applicants to arrange passports early. Candidates have to fill in the online application form, upload SSC/HSC certificates or equivalent academic transcripts, and select preferred degree programs after registration.
The shortlisted will later be called for an aptitude test to be conducted in multiple-choice format and thereafter interviews, which may be virtual.
Benefits of Scholarship
The scholarship package includes full tuition fees, a monthly living stipend, hostel accommodation, return airfare and a one-time settlement allowance worth around 45,000 Pakistani rupees, it said.
Education experts believe the initiative could increase academic cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan and create affordable opportunities for Bangladeshi students to study abroad.
Summary:
Pakistan has launched fully funded Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships 2026 for Bangladeshi students. The online paperless program covers tuition, stipend, hostel, airfare, and multiple degree levels at top Pakistani universities.
