How to apply for Islamic Development Bank - IsDB Scholarship 2024-25 | Step-by-Step Process

Mindful of the importance of qualified human resources for social advancement and sustainable development, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has been very keen from the outset of its establishment to focus on human capital development alongside its mainstream development financing activities.  

In recognition of the vital need to develop the human resources of the Muslim communities in non-Member Countries (non-MCs), IsDB launched its undergraduate scholarship program (SP) in 1983 under the title Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities (SPMC).  

Capitalizing on the experience of a decade of the SPMC, IsDB decided to establish the Merit Scholarship Program (MSP) for Ph.D. studies and post-doctoral research in applied science and high technology to strengthen the scientific, technological and research capabilities of institutions in Member Countries (MCs), which was launched in 1992. Later, the Master of Science Scholarship Program (M.Sc.) was launched in 1998 as a feeding program for the MSP, realizing that 20 of the Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs) could not benefit from the latter.  

In IsDB’s Realigned Strategy 2023 – 2025, the Bank dedicated an entire pillar to the support of comprehensive and inclusive human capital development. Through this pillar, IsDB aims to help MCs and Muslim communities in non-MCs to address these challenges with capacity-development initiatives, including scholarship programs. It is also an important component of IsDB’s efforts to promote economic development and shared prosperity through the global development of human capital by investing in education. 

Benefits

IsDB Scholarship will cover the following costs for a scholarship holder. Benefits for the family are not included.

• Tuition fees
• Living stipend
• Books and materials
• Health insurance
• Travel expenses
• Research or participation cost

How to apply for Islamic Development Bank - IsDB Scholarship 2024-25?

Step - 1: Visit the official website

Step - 2: Create an account

You need to click on the register button to create a new account. 

You need to fill-out all the details of the above picture and then hit the submit option. See the below picture.

Then you will receive a mail in your given mail ID. You need to login with the username and password. Then you can change your password. After that, you will get a verification code. You need to put that verification code and click on the submit button. By this your account will be opened. 

Step - 3: Apply for Scholarship

Step - 4: Select preferred program from that matches with your eligibility 

Step - 5: Before applying, check you have all the documents and whether you matches with the eligibility criteria. 

Step - 6: Confirm eligibility 

Here, you need to answer these questions. 

Step - 7: Fill-up the details

a)  First you need to fill-up the student profile, where you will need need to add your personal basic details and contact information.

b) Here you need to give academic details. You need to start adding details from the latest degree you have completed. 

c) If you are applying for Ph.D. degree, here you need to fill-up your professional details. 

d) If you are applying for Ph.D. degree, you need need fill-up the below research proposal related information.

e) Here, you need attach documents like transcript, photograph, CV etc.

f) At the last page, you will give your declaration that all your provided information are correct. You can check the previous pages again.  If you are confident enough regarding your information, you can proceed to submit your application then. After submitting your details, if everything is alright, then you will get a message of Successfully Submitted. Otherwise, you will need to review your details again. 

FAQs

Is IsDB scholarship only for Muslims?
This scholarship is only for Muslim youths who have already passed Bachelor's (Pass Course/Honours)/Fazil or Master's/Kamil degree examination or a 4-year diploma in Civil/Computer/Telecommunication/Electronics Engineering.

Which city was the center of Islamic scholarship?
Timbuktu

Who is eligible for IsDB?
Holds a Bachelor degree in development, education, economics, finance, accounting, business administration, engineering, information technology and law or any other specializations relevant to the work of the Bank from highly reputed Universities or international centers of excellence. Outstanding academic record.

Conclusion

The IsDB Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world. It is an amazing opportunity for the Muslim internationals students to develop their academic excellence. Please follow the step-by-step application process to grab this opportunity. If you are successfully submit the application, the authorities will review your application and notify you through email about the result. You can also mail them for further queries.