The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship programme is an effort to develop its member countries’ human resources and those of the Muslim communities in non-member countries.
Below are the six scholarship programs offered by IsDB:
- Undergraduate
- Master’s
- Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Research Programme
- IsDB-ISFD for Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET) for 21 Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs): 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
- IsDB-ISFD Bachelor studies for 21 LDMCs as mentioned in No. 4 above.
- IsDB-The World Academy of Science (TWAS) Joint Programme for Capacity Building and Technology Transfer
Objective
The Programmes are important parts of the developmental initiatives led by the Bank since 1983 to foster technology and knowledge sharing among its member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries. They are designed to attract talented male and female students and build the right competencies required with a particular focus on sustainability sciences to empower communities and help them achieve their national and global development plans, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The motto is to develop the students/researchers as Good Citizens & Competent Professionals (GCCPs).
Concept
The IsDB Scholarship Programme is more than just a scholarship programme in the traditional sense of straight financial assistance to outstanding and qualified students. It is also a tool for improving the socio-economic conditions of the Member Countries and Muslim communities. It is a scholarship programme and a development programme simultaneously since the scholarship is given as an interest-free-loan (Qard Hasan) to the students and grants to their communities /countries to which they belong.
The students must fulfill the obligations detailed, under each program, after graduation and gainful employment. Besides, the students are also required to participate in the development of their communities/countries through their respective professions. The repaid fund will be used to provide scholarships to other students from the same community/country to complement the IsDB Programme and to ensure its continuity in the long run. In contrast, the students’ and graduates’ community development services will contribute to the community/country’s overall development.
IsDB Undergraduate Scholarship Programme
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Requirement For Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship
The Programme is open to academically deserving students with a strong desire to engage in social services and community development after graduation. 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.
Candidates from non-member countries must be 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 a 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 by the British Council or equivalent system French or other languages).
- Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents if they are initially in other languages.
- Must not receive any other scholarship at the time of application and during the study.
- Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
What are the Benefits of Applying for IsDB Scholarship Funds
The program covers the following items:
- Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living in the country of study.
- Tuition fees, if any, subject to IsDB’s approval.
- Cost of medical treatment at the 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.
Apply Now for the IsDB Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Master Scholarship
Requirement For Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship
The Programme is open to academically deserving students and mid-career professionals from member countries and Muslim Communities in non-member countries. 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.
- Candidates from non-member countries must be Muslim.
- Must have a 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 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 by the British Council or equivalent system French or other languages).
- Must not receive any other scholarship at the time of application and during the study.
- Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
IsDB Master Scholarship 2021/2021
Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Research Programme
Requirement For Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship
The Programme is designed to help promising and outstanding scholars from member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries who meet the following criteria:
1. Ph.D. study
- Have a Master’s degree in one of the fields of study of the Programme.
- Have a 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.
2. Post-doctoral research
- Have a Ph.D. degree in one of the approved fields of the Programme.
- Have a 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.
What are the Benefits of Applying for IsDB Scholarship Funds
Ph.D. study
The Programme covers the following items:
- Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living in the country of study;
Tuition fees, if any, subject to IsDB’s approval; - Cost of medical treatment at the 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 in the country of study;
- Cost of medical treatment at the 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
Apply Now for the IsDB Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Research Programme
Visit the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship Programme 2021-2022 website for more details.
