The programme covers the following items:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somali, Sudan, Togo, Uganda and Yemen.
- Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study.
- Tuition fees, if any, subject to IsDB's approval.
- Cost of medical treatment at university/government hospital.
- Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on completion of study) and installation and equipment allowance for the students selected to study abroad at partnered universities/countries.
Islamic Development Bank Scholarship (IsDB)
The Islamic Development Bank sponsors and administers scholarship programs as part of its overall mission to improve the human resources of its member countries as well as those of non-member Muslim communities.
The Programs are major components of the Bank's development initiatives, which have been in place since 1983 and aim to promote technology and knowledge sharing among its member countries and Muslim populations in non-member countries.
They are intended to attract talented male and female students and to develop the necessary competencies, with a particular focus on sustainability sciences, in order to empower communities and assist them in achieving their national and global development plans, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The mission is to turn students/researchers into responsible citizens and skilled professionals (GCCPs).
The IsDB Scholarship Program is more than a standard scholarship program in the sense of providing direct financial help to exceptional and qualified students.
It's also a tool for improving the Member Countries' and Muslim populations' socioeconomic conditions.
Because the scholarship is granted as an interest-free loan (Qard Hasan) to the students and as a gift to their communities/countries, it is essentially a scholarship and a development initiative at the same time.
Following graduation and gainful employment, students must fulfill the duties outlined in each program. Additionally, students are expected to contribute to the growth of their communities/countries through their chosen professions.
The repaid funds will be used to provide scholarships to other students from the same community/country, complementing the IsDB Program and ensuring its long-term sustainability, while the community development services provided by students and graduates will contribute to the community/overall country's development.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the IsDB Scholarship Programme, you be a an undergraduate, Postgraduate Masters and PhD student, from the follow countries:
Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates MUST ensure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed hereunder, failing which the Application will not be considered.
- Must be a citizen of any of the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
- Candidate from non-member countries must be a Muslim.
- Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the top 10 public/government universities in his/her own country.
- Must have minimum of 70% in his/her high school final GPA.
- Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
- Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other language).
- Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
- Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
- Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
Read more here about undergraduate eligibility requirements.
Masters Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates MUST ensure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed hereunder, failing which the Application will not be considered.
- Must be a citizen of any of the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
- Candidate from non-member countries must be a Muslim.
- Must have minimum of 70% in his/her Bachelor studies’ GPA.
- Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
- Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
- Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
- Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
- Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
Read more here about the Masters eligibility requirements.
PhD Eligibility Criteria:
- Have Master’s degree in one of the fields of study of the programme.
- Have minimum ("Very Good") academic standing;
- Preferably have work and/or research experience.
- Have a research proposal in one of the fields of study of the programme stating its scientific and development relevance to the community / country.
- Be medically fit and be willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
Post-Doctoral Eligibility Criteria:
- Have PhD degree in one of approved fields of the programme.
- Have minimum ("Very Good") academic standing.
- Have not less than two (2) years of experience in the field of research.
- Must have a record of publications/research in the same field.
- Have a research proposal in one of the fields of study of the programme stating its scientific and development relevance to the community / country.
- Be medically fit and be willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
Read more about the PhD and Post-Doctoral eligibility requirements here.
Islamic Development Bank Scholarship Value:
For Undergraduate Degree and Masters Degree:
The programme covers the following items:
- Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study.
- Tuition fees, if any, subject to IsDB’s approval.
- Cost of medical treatment at university/government hospital.
- Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on completion of study) and installation and equipment allowance for the students selected to study abroad at partnered universities/countries.
PhD study
The programme covers the following items:
- Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study;
- Tuition fees, if any, subject to IsDB’s approval;
- Cost of medical treatment at university/government hospital.
- Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on completion of study) and installation and equipment allowance for the students selected to study abroad at partnered universities/countries.
- Thesis preparation allowance
- Scientific papers’ preparation allowance
Post-doctoral research
The programme covers the following items:
- Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study;
- Cost of medical treatment at university/government hospital.
- Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on completion of study) and installation and equipment allowance for the students selected to study abroad at partnered universities/countries.
- Scientific papers’ preparation allowance
How to Apply for the Islamic Development Bank Scholarship
see requirements here
For more information visit the official Islamic Development Bank Scholarship webpage here.
