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IsDB Scholarship Programme 2022/2023 – Fully Funded Six Scholarship Programmes – Application Guidelines

If you are among the thousands of eligible Islamic Development Bank Member Countries citizens that have been patiently waiting for the commencement of the IsDB Scholarship 2022-23, there is good news in store for you.

The IsDB Turkey Scholarship application for 2022-23 will be launched soon and we will be here to guide you with the necessary steps and information you need to follow through with the IsDB scholarship selection process from anywhere you are in the world.

If you would love to see information about the IsDB scholarship application form 2022-23, the application portal, how to apply, requirements, and every other detail you need to know about the IsDB scholarship university list, keep scrolling.

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IsDB Scholarship 2022 Summary

Islamic Development Bank offers six scholarship programmes in the traditional sense of direct financial assistance to outstanding and qualified students. It aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of the Member Countries and Muslim communities.

Basically, it’s a scholarship programme and a development programme at the same time since the scholarship is given as an interest-free loan (Qard Hasan) to the students and as a grant to their communities /countries to which they belong.

  • Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD and Post-Doctoral Research Programme
  • Institution(s): Check the ranking of Universities.
  • Study in: World Wide
  • Courses Offered: All Graduate courses offered by the ranking university.
  • Applications will soon be launched for the year.

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Islamic Development Bank Scholarship Coverage

  • 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.

Eligibility Requirements for IsDB Scholarship Application Form

The Programme is open for academically meritorious students with 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:

IsDB Undergraduate Scholarship Programme Eligible Criteria

  • Must be a citizen of any of the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries. 
  • Candidate from non-member countries must be a 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 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 such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other language).
  • Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
  • Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
  • Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.

IsDB Master Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a citizen of any of the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
  • Candidate from non-member countries must be a Muslim.
  • Must have 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 in case 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 such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
  • Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
  • Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.

IsDB PhD & Post-Doctoral Research Scholarship Programme Eligibility Criteria

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. PhD study

  • Have Master’s degree in one of the fields of study of the programme.
  • Have 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 PhD degree in one of approved fields of the programme.
  • Have 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

IsDB-ISFD Technical Vocational, Education & Training (TVET) Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a citizen of any of the 21 IsDB LDMCs listed below.
    • 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
  • Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the recognized TVET institutes in his/her own country.
  • Must have minimum of 50% 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 such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
  • Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
  • Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
  • Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.

IsDB-ISFD Bachelor Degree Scholarship Programme Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a citizen of any of the 21 IsDB LDMCs listed below.
    • 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
  • Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the top 10 reputable universities in his/her own country.
  • Must have 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 such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
  • Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
  • Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
  • Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.

IsDB-TWAS Scholarship Programme Eligibility Criteria

  • Both Principle Investigators (PI and PI2) must be female national of an IsDB member country and hold a PhD with good research experience and lead each research group. (Note: The PI will be responsible for the coordination of the research, submission of requested documentation, management of the funds and reporting of the expenses. All TWAS correspondence will be with this PI). 
  • Either of the PIs should be a national of an IsDB Least Developed Country.
  • Each member of the group should operate in a university or research institution in one of the 57 IsDB member countries and should be represented in the proposal by a PI. No age limit is applied to the grant. 
  • Individual young scientists or leaders of research units currently holding a TWAS Research Grant in the Basic Sciences are not eligible. 

How to Apply for IsDB Turkey Scholarship 2022/2023

To apply for the ongoing IsDB Scholarships Program, ensure you have read all the presented requirements. and be sure you fit in.

When is the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship Portal 2022/2023 Applications Deadline?

  • The deadline for Islamic Development Bank Scholarship applications is six weeks from publications.

IsDB Scholarship Selection Process

  • The review and selection process are undertaken by two Independent International Selection Committees, composed of academicians and chaired by the Senior Advisor to the IsDB President for Science, Technology and Innovation.
  • These Committees assess the applicants’ qualifications and eligibility requirements and ascertain the scientific and development relevance of their proposed fields of study / research proposal.
  • Recommendations for final selection is made by these Committees and selection of candidates is approved by the IsDB management whose decision is final.

Note: Getting admission or being registered in a university does not mean automatic selection and is not a requirement for application. The final decision on the place of study is made by the selection committees of the IsDB Scholarship Programmes.

IsDB Scholarship University List

If you want to get the university list for IsDB Scholarship Programme, check here for the ranking of Universities.

Meanwhile, selected students must obtain admission from one of the top 10 public/government universities in their own countries.

Meanwhile, for some students who could not secure admission in their own countries, due to any unavoidable situation, the IsDB may seek admission in member countries having an agreement with the IsDB.

The final decision on the admission of any student under these agreements is subject to acceptance by the respective universities in these countries. 

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