Undergraduate Scholarship by Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

Published: 19 Dec 2019

The IsDB is pleased to announce that calls for scholarship applications for the academic year 2020/2021 is now and applications are therefore being invited from qualified applicants.

Recognizing the importance of qualified human resources for social advancement and sustainable development, the IsDB has been addressing human resources development in member countries alongside its development financing activities.

IsDB Undergraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline	February 28, 2020
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Type	Undergraduate
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of IsDB Undergraduate Scholarship

The programme covers the following items:

1. Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study;
2. Tuition fees, if any, subject to IsDB’s approval;
3. Cost of medical treatment at university/government hospital;
4. 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.

To help students prepare themselves for their future leading role in the development of their communities and countries, the IsDB also provides them with extra-curricular activities under a special programme called “Mentorship, Guidance and Counselling Programme” to ensure their academic progress and social and psychological integration at the university as well as with the local community environment.

IsDB Undergraduate Scholarship Courses

• Earth Studies.
• Education
• Education for Sustainable Development
• Energy
• Environmental Sciences
• Geology
• Green Chemistry
• ICT for Development
• Innovation & Infrastructure Development
• Islamic Economics, Finance and Banking
• Marine Studies
• Physical Geography.
• Plastic pollution and Micro-plastics
• Social Sciences fields
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Sustainable Cities

Requirements for IsDB Undergraduate Scholarship

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:

1. Citizens of any of the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries;
2. 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);
3. Not in receipt of any other scholarship; and 
4. Be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.

Selection Process

The review and selection process are undertaken by an independent International Selection Committee, composed of academicians and chaired by the Senior Advisor to the IsDB President for Science, Technology and Innovation. The Selection Committee assesses the applicants’ qualifications and eligibility requirements and ascertains the scientific and development relevance of the proposed fields of study. Recommendation for final selection is made by the committee and final selection is approved by the IsDB management whose decision is final. 

Application Deadline

February 28, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on isdbscholarships.smartsimple.com to apply

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