Have you applied yet for the IsDB Scholarship 2025?
The Islamic Development Bank Scholarship aims to provide opportunities for academically meritorious and financially needy young Muslim students to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies.
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The Islamic Development Bank Scholarship 2025 covers tuition fees, payable to the universities directly, monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living in the country of study, and books/clothing allowance.
The IsDB Scholarship also seeks to train them as professionals who are dedicated and committed to developing their communities and countries.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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Islamic Development Bank IsDB Scholarship 2025 Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Islamic Development Bank Scholarship
- Category: Scholarships || Undergraduate Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Visa + Travel
- Medical Insurance
- Eligibility: Selected Countries
- Deadline: April 5, 2025
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IsDB Scholarship 2025 Details
As part of its overall effort to develop the human resources of its member countries and those of the Muslim communities in non-member countries, the Islamic Development Bank Scholarship funds and implements scholarships.
The objective of the IsDB Scholarship is to develop technically qualified human resources in IsDB MCs by providing scholarships to promising and outstanding scholars and researchers to undertake advanced studies and research in the fields of applied science and technology needed for the development of the member countries.
The Scholarship Program is also a joint effort between IsDB and the Muslim communities, as IsDB engages a national NGO to serve as the Counterpart Organization (CPO) for the program
implementation.
Islamic Development Bank IsDB Scholarship Benefits
The IsDB Scholarship covers;
- Tuition fees, payable to the universities directly.
- Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living in the country of study.
- Books/clothing allowance, the equivalent of three months monthly stipends,
- Once a year Cost of medical treatment (either at the university or local state
hospital) - For students who are selected to study abroad, IsDB also provides return economy class tickets to and from the countries of study (once at the beginning and at the end of study) as well as an installation allowance.
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Available Programmes for Islamic Development Bank Scholarship 2025
1. IsDB Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries (SPMC)
The Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities (SPMC), was launched for Muslim communities in many developing countries that are not members of IsDB and generally lag in education, especially in technical education and professional specialization.
2. IsDB Master of Science Scholarship Program (M.Sc.)
The scholarship is tenable for two years leading to an M.Sc. degree. The M.Sc. study may be through coursework, research, or a combination of both. Whichever the mode, it must be completed within the specified two-year time frame maximum.
Under the M.Sc. program, eligible students may apply only for studies in science, engineering, technology, or medicine/medical sciences.
3. IsDB Merit Scholarship Program for High Technology (MSP)
The Merit Scholarship Program (MSP) was introduced in 1992. It offers scholarships for higher study at renowned high-tech universities and institutions around the world.
The objective of the MSP is to develop technically qualified human resources in IsDB MCs by providing scholarships to promising and outstanding scholars and researchers to undertake advanced studies and research in the fields of applied science and technology needed for the development of the member countries.
4. IsDB-ISFD Scholarship Program
The IsDB-ISFD Scholarship Program for Bachelor and Technical Diploma for Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs) was launched in 2019 with the support of the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD).
The objective of the Program is to provide educational opportunities to financially impoverished but academically successful young men and women from LDMCs to pursue a bachelor’s degree and/or technical diploma (TVET) in scientific and social disciplines.
Participating Countries for IsDB Scholarship 2025
IsDB Member Countries
- Saudi Arabia
- State of Libya
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- United Arab Emirates
- State of Qatar
- Arab Republic of Egypt
- State of Kuwait
- Republic of Turkey
- Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Democratic and People’s Republic of Algeria
- Republic of Indonesia
- Malaysia
- People’s Republic of Bangladesh
- Republic of Yemen
- Kingdom of Morocco
- Republic of Sudan
- Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Sultanate of Oman
- Republic of Iraq
- Republic of Cameroon
- Brunei Darussalam
- Republic of Niger
- Burkina Faso
- Republic of Gabon
- Republic of Kazakhstan
- Republic of Azerbaijan
- Republic of Mali
- Republic of Senegal
- Republic of Guinea
- Republic of Tunisia
- Republic of Lebanon
- Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- Kingdom of Bahrain
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Republic of the Gambia
- Republic of Maldives
- Republic of Mozambique
- Republic of Uganda
- Republic of Benin
- State of Palestine
- The Syrian Arab Republic
- Republic of Tajikistan
- Republic of Sierra Leone
- Republic of Togo
- Republic of Uzbekistan
- Union of Comoros
- Republic of Cote d’Ivoire
- Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
- Republic of Chad
- Republic of Albania
- Republic of Suriname
- Turkmenistan
- Republic of Guinea-Bissau
- Republic of Djibouti
- Federal Republic of Somalia
- Cooperative Republic of Guyana
For the Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries, the list of eligible countries for the year 2025-2026 includes:: Australia, Cambodia, Croatia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, India, Kenya, Liberia, Macedonia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Republic of Congo, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, The Philippines, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam, and Zambia.
Islamic Development Bank Scholarship 2025 Requirements
To be eligible for the undergraduate and postgraduate Islamic Development Bank Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be in need of financial assistance, without which study may have to stop
- Maximum age of 24 years for UG, 30 for MSc, 35 years for Doctoral, and 40 years for PostDoctoral degree.
- Not an IsDB staff member or Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of any type of appointment (including temporary and consultant) of the IsDB Group nor a close relative by blood or adoption, with the term “close relative” defined as mother, father, sister, half-sister, brother, half-brother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew;
- Completed senior secondary education (or the equivalent of approximately 12 years of education) with good grades in major science subjects
- Provided evidence of language proficiency in the university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate
- Provided certified English or French translation of all documents in case they were initially in other languages
- Be medically fit and willing to undergo medical examination after selection
- Having secured admission in one of the disciplines covered under the programme at a recognized college or university in their own country is desirable;
- Not living in a country other than his/her home country.
- Not a beneficiary of any other scholarship at the time of application and during studies.
How To Apply for Islamic Development Bank IsDB Scholarship 2025
To apply for the Islamic Development Bank IsDB Scholarship 2025, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility.
- Click on the button below to visit the IsDB Scholarship page
- Create your account and verify it
- Proceed to submit your application and upload all required documents
- Interested candidates for the programs must submit their applications no later than April 5th, 2025.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: April 5th, 2025
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