Fully Funded 2024 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) plays a crucial role in fostering human capital development alongside its primary focus on development financing. The IsDB, in collaboration with Turkiye offers a range of scholarships aimed at supporting academically talented yet financially challenged young Muslim students globally.

These scholarships cover various academic levels including undergraduate, postgraduate and training programs. This comprehensive initiative reflects the IsDB’s commitment to nurturing qualified human resources for social progress and sustainable development.

The IsDB/Turkiye Scholarships aim to provide opportunities for students from all IsDB Member Countries (MCs) and Muslim Communities (MCs) worldwide to pursue education in diverse fields.

These scholarships cover undergraduate studies, postgraduate programs, master’s degrees, PhD studies, training and fellowships. The scholarship benefits include full coverage of tuition fees, accommodation, a monthly stipend and health insurance.

The IsDB/Turkiye Scholarships have no specified deadline allowing potential applicants the flexibility to apply when convenient.

Detailed Scholarship Programs

1. IsDB Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities in Non Member Countries (SPMC): Launched in 1983, the SPMC targets academically meritorious and financially challenged young Muslim students from non Member Countries (non-MCs). It supports undergraduate studies in crucial fields such as medicine, engineering, computer sciences, information technology, agriculture and related disciplines.
2. IsDB Master of Science Scholarship Program (M.Sc.): Initiated in 1998, the M.Sc. Scholarship Program focuses on assisting 20 IsDB Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs) in developing their human capital, particularly in science and technology. The program aims to address the specific needs of these countries for sustainable development.
3. IsDB Merit Scholarship Program for High Technology (MSP): Commencing in 1992, the MSP is dedicated to advanced studies and research offering three year Ph.D. programs and six to twelve month post doctorate opportunities. The program emphasizes 16 applied science and high technology areas deemed crucial for the development of IsDB Member Countries (MCs).
4. IsDB-ISFD Scholarship Program: Launched in 2019 in collaboration with the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), this program targets poverty reduction in 21 Least Developed IsDB Member Countries (LDMCs). It provides educational opportunities for academically gifted but financially disadvantaged individuals to pursue bachelor studies or technical diplomas in various fields.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the IsDB/Turkiye Scholarships, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria including financial need, age limit (maximum 24 years), not being an IsDB staff member or close relative, completion of senior secondary education with good grades in major science subjects, language proficiency, medical fitness and admission to a recognized college or university.

Benefits of IsDB/Turkiye Scholarships

The IsDB/Turkiye Scholarships offer a range of benefits to successful applicants including a monthly stipend, full tuition fee coverage, medical insurance, roundtrip airline tickets, settlement allowance for students studying abroad, graduation thesis preparation allowance (for postgraduate students), conference participation allowance, books and clothing allowance (for doctoral students) and an allowance for preparing scientific papers (post doctoral program).

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants can submit their applications via the Türkiye Scholarships website. Applications can be submitted in eight languages: Turkish, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Bosnian, Persian and Spanish. The IsDB/Turkiye Scholarships have no specified deadline, providing flexibility for potential applicants to apply when convenient.

The IsDB/Turkiye Scholarships stand as a testament to the commitment of the Islamic Development Bank to empower young Muslim students globally, addressing both academic merit and financial need. By offering a wide range of scholarship programs, the IsDB aims to contribute to the development of human capital, fostering social advancement and sustainable progress in IsDB Member Countries and beyond.

Aspiring students are encouraged to explore these opportunities and contribute to their personal growth and the development of their communities.