The IsDB Scholarship Program is an initiative of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) that supports talented students in pursuing higher education while contributing to the sustainable development of their communities and countries. The program offers scholarships at different academic levels through several scholarship schemes.

The IsDB offers several scholarship programs, including:

• Bachelor Level : Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries (SPMC)
• Bachelor and Technical Diploma Level :  Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Least Developed Member Countries
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) Scholarship Program
• Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Research: Merit Scholarship Program (MSP)

Applications must be submitted online through the official IsDB Scholarship Portal during the application period. Paper or email applications are not available.

No. Applying for an IsDB Scholarship is completely free.

No. Applicants may apply for only one scholarship program during each application cycle.

Eligibility depends on the scholarship program which may include nationality, academic qualifications, age, field of study, and other program-specific criteria. Applicants should review the eligibility requirements before applying.

No. Applicants receiving another full scholarship covering the same expenses are generally not eligible.

Age requirements vary depending on the scholarship program. Please refer to the relevant scholarship booklet for the applicable criteria.

Documents required include passport or national ID, birth certificate, academic transcripts and certificates, CV (where applicable), proof of language proficiency, admission letter and additional documents may be requested depending on the scholarship program.

No. Once the application is submitted, it cannot be edited. Applicants should carefully review all information before submitting.

You will receive an email confirmation after successful submission.

Yes. Applicants may save their progress and return to complete the application before the deadline.

You will have to apply for the next opening.

No. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.

Some applicants may be invited for an interview or additional assessment depending on the scholarship program.

Successful applicants will be notified by email. Please check your inbox and spam/junk mailbox.

Benefits vary by program but may include tuition fees, monthly living allowance, medical insurance, travel expenses (where applicable) and other academic expenses. Please refer to the scholarship booklet for details.

No. The scholarship is intended to support the recipient only.

Selected applicants are expected to study at recognized and reputable universities or institutions in their home countries, IsDB member countries, or other approved countries, depending on the scholarship program’s rules and regulations.

Any change of university or field of study requires prior written approval from the IsDB Scholarship Division. Unauthorized changes may result in suspension or termination of the scholarship.

Scholarship extensions are considered only in exceptional cases and require prior approval.

Applicants can submit inquiries through the official email address scholar@isdb.org

Scholarship handbooks will be  shared with the winners only.

Please check your spam or junk folder. If you still have not received it, contact the Scholarship Team through scholar@isdb.org .