Applications are now open for the Islamic Development Bank | IsDB Scholarship 2025-26, one of the largest fully funded scholarships for international students. This program allows students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral studies at top IsDB partner universities worldwide. The IsDB Scholarship covers full tuition fees, accommodation, return airfare, a monthly stipend, books and clothing allowance, and medical insurance. It is open to citizens of IsDB member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries. There is no application fee, and the selection process is entirely merit-based.
IsDB Scholarship 2025 Details
- Host Countries: IsDB Partner Countries
- Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Postdoctoral
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: 5th April 2025
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IsDB Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition fees (fully covered)
- Monthly living stipend
- Books and academic materials
- Health and medical insurance
- Travel expenses (round-trip airfare)
- Research and conference participation costs
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IsDB Scholarship Programs
The IsDB offers four major scholarship programs, covering different academic levels and study fields:
1) IsDB Merit Scholarship Program (MSP) – PhD & Postdoctoral
- Fully funded scholarships for PhD and postdoctoral research.
- Open to citizens of IsDB member countries.
- Scholars can study at any top university worldwide.
2) IsDB Master of Science Scholarship (M.Sc.)
- Open to students from least developed IsDB member countries.
- Candidates must secure admission to a top-ranked university (Top 1000 by Times Higher Education).
Eligible Countries: Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda, Yemen.
3) IsDB Scholarship for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries (SPMC) – Bachelor’s Degree
- Designed for Muslim students in non-IsDB member countries.
- Covers undergraduate studies in medicine, engineering, technology, agriculture, and related fields.
- Available at recognized universities in the students’ own countries.
Eligible Countries: Australia, Canada, Croatia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Germany, Ghana, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, The Philippines, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam, Zambia, Liberia, Cambodia, Mauritius, Macedonia.
4) IsDB-ISFD Scholarship for Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs) – Bachelor’s & Technical Diploma
- Open to students from 21 least developed IsDB member countries.
- Covers bachelor’s degrees and technical diplomas in medicine, engineering, agriculture, and other key fields.
- Studies take place at partner universities in Malaysia, Morocco, and Türkiye.
Eligible Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Yemen.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of an IsDB member country OR a Muslim student in a non-member country.
- Must have strong academic records in relevant fields.
- Open to applicants for Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral research.
- No application fee is required.
How to Apply for the IsDB Scholarship 2025-26?
The application process is online, and no fees are charged at any stage.
Application Steps:
- Visit the official IsDB scholarship portal:
Apply Here - Select the appropriate scholarship program.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Submit all required documents before the deadline.
