The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship 2025/26 is now open for applications. Recognized as one of the largest fully funded international scholarships, this program supports academically talented students and researchers from IsDB member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries. Candidates can apply for Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or Postdoctoral research in diverse academic fields.
The scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly stipends, accommodation, return airfare, health insurance, books, and other allowances. It is available for study at top-ranked global universities and partner institutions in member countries, and no application fee is charged at any stage of the process.
Quick Overview – IsDB Scholarship 2025/26
- Offered by: Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Eligible Levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD, Postdoc
- Target Group: IsDB Member Countries + Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries
- Host Institutions: IsDB Partner Universities or Recognized Government Institutions
- Application Deadline: April 5, 2025
- Application Fee: None
Comprehensive Financial Coverage
The IsDB Fully Funded Scholarship 2025 includes:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Book and study material allowance
- Health and medical insurance
- Return airfare tickets
- Research and thesis-related expenses (for advanced degrees)
Scholarship Categories Available
- IsDB Merit Scholarship Program (MSP)
- For: PhD and Postdoctoral research
- Location: Top universities worldwide
- Eligibility: Citizens of IsDB member countries
- IsDB Master of Science (M.Sc.) Scholarship Program
- For: Master’s degree
- Location: Universities ranked in Top 1000 within IsDB member countries
- Focus Areas: Science, Engineering, Technology
- Scholarship for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries (SPMC)
- For: Undergraduate degrees
- Fields: Medicine, Agriculture, Engineering, IT
- Location: Recognized public universities in the student’s own country
- Eligible Countries include: India, Ghana, Germany, Canada, South Africa, Russia, and others
- IsDB–ISFD Scholarship for Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs)
- For: Bachelor’s or technical diplomas
- Placement: In-country or through partner universities in Malaysia, Morocco, Türkiye
- Target Group: Students from 21 Least Developed IsDB Member States
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a citizen of an IsDB member country or a Muslim student from a non-member country
- Apply for an eligible Bachelor, Master, PhD, or Postdoc program
- Strong academic performance and a commitment to community development
- Admission into a participating institution (for some programs)
- No dual citizenship with a developed country (for most programs)
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How to Apply for IsDB Scholarship 2025/26
All applications must be submitted online via the official IsDB Scholarship Portal. No application fees are required. Ensure you meet the program-specific eligibility criteria before applying.
Apply here: Official IsDB Scholarship Application Portal
