Baznas distributes Rp22 billion in scholarships for Palestinian students' education

The National Alms Agency (Baznas) of the Republic of Indonesia symbolically handed over educational scholarship assistance worth Rp22 billion for Palestinian students to the Palestinian Ambassador during the opening ceremony of the 8th Indonesian Muslim Congress (KUII) in 2026.

Baznas RI Chairman Sodik Mudjahid stated in Jakarta on Saturday that this scholarship allocation is sourced from the total Palestinian humanitarian fund collected, which has reached Rp200 billion, reflecting the immense care and solidarity of Indonesian Muslims.

"Among the allocation of these funds is for scholarships for Palestinian students in Indonesia, where in the first phase, Rp22 billion has been allocated as a result of recruitment and development cooperation between Baznas, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek)," he said.

Sodik confirmed that the scholarship distribution uses humanitarian funds specifically raised for Palestine.

In addition to the education programme, Sodik said Baznas RI has also coordinated with the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) regarding plans to distribute Palestinian humanitarian aid funds for physical infrastructure development in Palestine.

He is optimistic that the flow of concern and enthusiasm from various levels of society, community organisations, and private institutions in entrusting and distributing humanitarian donations for Palestine through Baznas RI remains very high, massive, and consistent.

Meanwhile, MUI Secretary General Amirsyah Tambunan said this scholarship programme collaboration focuses on strengthening the capacity of Palestinian children amidst various limitations in order to produce a generation of successors capable of rebuilding their nation’s future.