Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship 2021-22

 Islamic development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship 

The Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development bank (MDB), working to improve the lives of those we serve by promoting social and economic development in Member countries and Muslim communities worldwide, delivering impact at scale. We provide the infrastructure to enable people to lead better lives and achieve their full potential. 

 

Eligibility Criteria 

 The Programme is open for academically meritorious students with strong desire to engage in social services and community development after graduation. The prospective candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Citizens of any of the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries; 
• Completed high school with minimum good grades in major subjects or currently studying in first year at one of the top public/government Universities in their own countries or in member countries having agreement with the IsDB (Malaysia, Morocco and Turkey); 
• Not in receipt of any other scholarship; and  
• Be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection. 

 

Benefits and facilities 

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. 

 

 

Funding The Following Scholarships 

1. Undergraduate Programme  
2. Master’s Programme 
3. PhD Programme and Post-doctoral
   Research Programme 
4. IsDB-ISFD for Vocational
   Education & Training (VET) 
5. Bachelor studies for the IsDB 21
   Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs) 

 

Place of Study  

· Elected students must obtain admissions in one of the approved fields of study at one of the top public/government universities in their own countries. 

· In case of unavailability, they can seek admission in member countries having agreement with the IsDB, i.e. Malaysia, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, National University of Uzbekistan and Tashkent University of Information Technologies. 

 

Obligations 

Candidates granted the scholarship are expected to: 

1. Sign the IsDB’s prescribed Scholarship Agreement stating their commitment to their studies and serve their communities and countries upon graduation;
    
2. Commit to cover, after the completion of their undergraduate study, either tuition fees of the first year of their Master’s degree.In this case, the IsDB will support them by covering the fees of their second year of study. Otherwise, they shall cover cost of first year of study for a new undergraduate student from same community/country nominated by the IsDB. 
3. Devote themselves to their studies on a full-time basis and without interruption and provide the IsDB with progress reports on their studies on a regular basis; 
4. Not to seek or accept other scholarship or remunerated work during their study under the Programme;  
5. Respect the laws of the country of study and maintain good personal and professional conduct consistent with the rules, regulations and objectives of the Programme and the overall mission of the IsDB; Register to the IsDB Alumni after graduation to network with other alumnus and keep updating the IsDB about their progress and achievements in their communities/countries. 

Mode of Application: 

• Online 

Important Dates: 

• Applications for the Year 2021-22 will open in December 2020. 

Documents Required: 

For Undergraduate Scholarship, upload following documents: 

· Upload National ID\Passport. 

· Upload Certified true copy of Birth Certificate. 

· Upload Certificate of Good Health from a medical doctor or a hospital. 

· Upload Certified true copy of High School transcripts’ certificate. 

· English Language Proficiency Certificate (ILETS, TOEFL, etc.). 

For Masters Scholarship, upload following documents: 

· Upload National ID\Passport. 

· Upload Curriculum Vitae/CV 

· Upload Certificate of Good Health from a medical doctor or a hospital. 

· Upload B.Sc. degree and transcripts. 

· Upload work experience certificate. 

· Upload Letter or evidence of pre-admission, if applicable. 

· Upload language certificate or test score, if applicable. 

· Upload Certificate of Medical fitness from Doctor/ public Hospital. 

For PhD Scholarship, upload following documents: 

· Upload National ID\Passport. 

· Upload Curriculum Vitae/CV  

· Upload Certificate of Good Health from a medical doctor or a hospital. 

· Upload B.Sc. degree and transcripts. 

· Upload of M.Sc. degree and transcripts. 

· Upload work experience certificate. 

· Upload a research proposal in one of the fields of study of the programme stating its scientific and development relevance to the community / country 

· Upload Letter or evidence of pre-admission, if applicable. 

· Upload language certificate or test score, if applicable. 

· Upload Certificate of Medical fitness from Doctor/ public Hospital. 

For Post-doctoral Scholarship, upload following documents: 

• Upload National ID\Passport. 
• Upload Curriculum Vitae/CV 
• Upload Certificate of Good Health from a medical doctor or a hospital. 
• Upload B.Sc. degree and transcripts. 
• Upload of M.Sc. degree and transcripts. 
• Upload of PhD degree. 
• Upload record of publications/research in the same field. 
• Upload a research proposal in one of the fields of study of the programme stating its scientific and development relevance to the community / country. 
• Upload work experience certificate. 
• Upload Letter or evidence of pre-admission, if applicable. 
• Upload language certificate or test score, if applicable. 
• Upload Certificate of Medical fitness from Doctor/ public Hospital. 

 

 

• For being considered for this grant, students are required to submit a sign a Surety Bond stating their commitment to their studies, their return to their countries upon completion of their studies and serve their communities and countries. Submit your application.