Islamic Development Bank Scholarship Programmes
Fully funded scholarship from the Islamic Development Bank for graduate study in science, technology, and priority fields, open to citizens of IsDB member countries and members of Muslim communities in non-member countries.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Global
Funding
Fully funded: tuition fees, monthly stipend, medical insurance, return airfare, thesis/dissertation allowance. Exact stipend amounts vary by country and level (check current call document). Studies may be at universities in IsDB member countries or internationally.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of IsDB member countries or Muslims in non-member countries; undergraduate through postdoctoral level available; priority on science, technology, and development fields
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Overview
Islamic Development Bank Scholarship Programmes is offered by Islamic Development Bank for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Global. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition fees
Included
Monthly stipend
Included
Medical insurance
Included
Return airfare
Included
Thesis/dissertation allowance
Included
Fully funded: tuition fees, monthly stipend, medical insurance, return airfare, thesis/dissertation allowance. Exact stipend amounts vary by country and level (check current call document). Studies may be at universities in IsDB member countries or internationally. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must be a citizen of an IsDB member country (57 OIC member states), OR a member of a Muslim community in a non-member country
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Citizens of IsDB member countries (57 countries) or Muslim communities in non-member countries, subject to the current call’s country list.
- AgeRequired
- Age limits apply and vary by award; typically 35 or under for master's, 45 or under for postdoctoral (check current call)
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Strong academic record; must hold a relevant prior degree (bachelor's for master's, master's for PhD); meet admission requirements of the host institution
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Science · Technology · Engineering · Mathematics · Agriculture · Medicine and Health Sciences · Economics · Finance · Development Studies
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Citizens of IsDB member countries or Muslims in non-member countries; undergraduate through postdoctoral level available; priority on science, technology, and development fields. Islamic Development Bank also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of IsDB member countries or Muslims in non-member countries; undergraduate through postdoctoral level available; priority on science, technology, and development fields
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Global
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Citizens of IsDB member countries or Muslims in non-member countries; undergraduate through postdoctoral level available; priority on science, technology, and development fields. Islamic Development Bank also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Completed online application form
- Academic transcripts and degrees
- Admission letter from a recognised university
- Research proposal (for PhD/postdoc)
- Proof of citizenship
- Medical certificate
How to apply
- 1
Check isdb.org/what-we-do/transforming-communities/scholarships for the latest call
- 2
Apply through your home country's Ministry of Education or the IsDB country liaison office
- 3
Submit the online application at studyandresearch.isdb.org by the deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 intake deadline was January 31, 2026 (now closed). Next cycle expected December 2026–January 2027. Check isdb.org/scholarships or your country's liaison office for the next call.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Islamic Development Bank
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.