Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship Program – Fully Funded (2024–25 / 2025–26)
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group
Headquarters: Saudi Arabia
Funding available for eligible countries worldwide
Location
• Studies may be undertaken in:
– Applicant’s home country
– Other IsDB member countries (depending on program and university availability)
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship Program is a prestigious, fully funded international scholarship aimed at empowering talented students from IsDB member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries.
The program focuses on developing human capital in science, technology, medicine, engineering, and other priority fields that contribute to sustainable development in the scholar’s home country.
IsDB scholars are expected to return home after completing their studies and actively contribute to national development.
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply:
• Citizens of IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries
• Students with strong academic records
• Applicants demonstrating financial need
• Applicants meeting age limits (varies by level):
– Undergraduate: usually under 24
– Master’s: usually under 30
– PhD: usually under 35
– Postdoctoral: usually under 40
• Must not be receiving another scholarship at the same time
• Medically fit and willing to return to home country after graduation
Funding / Coverage
Fully Funded Scholarship
The IsDB Scholarship typically covers:
• Full tuition fees
• Monthly living allowance (stipend)
• Accommodation or housing allowance
• Return economy airfare tickets
• Books and clothing allowance
• Medical insurance and health costs
• Research support (for Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral levels)
Not covered: family dependents’ expenses (in most programs)
Program Level
• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
• Master’s
• PhD
• Postdoctoral Research
Fields of Study / Priority Areas
• Medicine & Health Sciences
• Engineering & Technology
• Natural Sciences
• Agriculture & Food Security
• Information Technology
• Economics & Development Studies
• Other development-related disciplines
31 maart 2026