Islamic Development Bank – ISDB Scholarship 2021-2022

Islamic Development Bank has opened its ISDB Scholarship Programme 2021-2022 for Undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. students who can now online at their website by February 28, 2021.

The students from member countries and non-member Muslim community can take advantage of this opportunity. The students are also required to fulfil obligation details under each programme apart from meeting the eligibility criteria.

The ISDB Scholarship Programme opens each year in December for the intake next September or October. The students can visit the website for updates every December.

ISDB Scholarship programmes

ISDB offers six types of scholarship programmes:

1. Undergraduate  
2. Master’s
3. PhD and Post-Doctoral Research Programme
4. IsDB-ISFD for Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET) for 21 Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs):  Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somali, Sudan, Togo, Uganda and Yemen
5. IsDB-ISFD Bachelor studies for 21 LDMCs as mentioned in No. 4 above
6. IsDB-The World Academy of Science (TWAS) Joint Programme for Capacity Building and Technology Transfer

Undergraduate ISDB Scholarship Programme

Eligibility Criteria

The Programme is open for academically meritorious students with strong desire to engage in social services and community development after graduation. Candidates MUST ensure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed hereunder, failing which the Application will not be considered:

• Must be a citizen of any of the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries. 
• Candidates from non-member countries must be Muslim.
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the top 10 public/government universities in his/her own country.
• Must have a minimum of 70% in his/her high school final GPA.
• Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
• Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS, or passed the required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or another language).
• Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
• Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during the study.
• Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.

Fields of Study

Eligible candidate must apply to pursue Undergraduate Studies in one of the fields of study as shown in the left column as below:

Fields of study	Potential Specializations at Postgraduate Studies
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Laboratories, Microbiology, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Services Management, Bio-Medicine, Medical Technology, Veterinary, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology and related fields.	Health
Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Surveying, Urban Planning,	Sustainable CitiesInnovation & Infrastructure DevelopmentWaste Management
Agriculture and Forestry	Sustainable Agriculture
Industrial Technologies	Plastic pollution and Micro-plasticsGreen ChemistryResponsible Growth
Physics, Geology and related fields	Energy
Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Electronics and related fields	ICT for Development
Natural Resources, Marine Sciences	BiodiversityClimate ChangeWater and Hygiene
Law, Media & Journalism, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurships and Trade & Commerce	Development-relatedSocial Sciences
Economics	Islamic EconomicsFinance and Banking
Statistics, Demography Econometrics, and Social Studies	Population Growth
Education, Psychology and Learning, Education Policy and International Development	EducationEducation for Sustainable Development

Benefits and Facilities

The programme covers the following items: 

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

Obligations

Candidates granted the scholarship are expected to: 

• Sign the IsDB’s prescribed Scholarship Agreement stating their commitment to their studies and serve their communities and countries upon graduation. 
• Commit to cover, after the completion of their undergraduate study, either tuition fees of the first year of their Master’s degree.  In this case, the IsDB will support them by covering the fees of their second year of study. Otherwise, they shall cover cost of first year of study for a new undergraduate student from same community/country nominated by the IsDB.
• Devote themselves to their studies on a full-time basis and without interruption and provide the IsDB with progress reports on their studies on a regular basis;
• Not to seek or accept other scholarship or remunerated work during their study under the Programme;
• Respect the laws of the country of study and maintain good personal and professional conduct consistent with the rules, regulations and objectives of the Programme and the overall mission of the IsDB; and
• Register to the IsDB Alumni after graduation to network with other alumnus and keep updating the IsDB about their professional progress and achievements in their communities/countries.

Master ISDB Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

The Programme is open for academically meritorious students and mid-career professionals from member countries and Muslim Communities in non-member countries. Candidates MUST ensure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed hereunder, failing which the Application will not be considered:

• Must be a citizen of any of the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
• Candidate from non-member countries must be a Muslim.
• Must have minimum of 70% in his/her Bachelor studies’ GPA.
• Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
• Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
• Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
• Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
• Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.

Fields of study 

The eligible candidates may apply to study in one of the following fields of study only:

Sustainable Agriculture	Food SecurityResilient CropsPostharvest Technologies
Education	Quality of Teaching,Pupil/Teacher RatioHigh Level Training
Education for Sustainable Development	Integration of Sustainability-related issues into national curricula and teaching syllabus documents
Climate Change	Strategies for Reductions of CO2 Emissions.Climate MitigationCarbon Sequestration Methods
Energy	Renewable EnergyGreen TechnologiesSolar PotentialHydrogen Fuel CellsBiogas and Biodiesel
Sustainable Cities	Insulation Technologies,Transportation,Urban Planning
Responsible Growth	Reduction of WasteServing CommunitiesEthics of Growth
Waste Management	RecyclingCarbon Footprint ReductionWaste to Energy Technologies
Population Growth	Urban Sprawl,Density and EpidemicsOvershoot
Green Chemistry	Alternative TechnologiesCutting-edge ResearchLimitation of Pollution
Biodiversity	Loss of BiodiversityEcosystem ServicesMass ExtinctionAgrobiodiversity
Plastic pollution and Micro-plastics	Plastic Incorporation into the Food ChainBiodegradable PlasticsRecycling Possibilities
Water and Hygiene	Water Purity and Availability,Sanitation and Quality
Health	MedicinePharmacyNutrition
ICT for Development	Computer ScienceLaser and Fiber OpticsTelecommunicationElectronics
Innovation & Infrastructure Development	Build Resilient InfrastructureInnovation and Industrial DevelopmentTechnological InfrastructureProduct Innovation
Islamic Economics, Finance and Banking	Mode & Services of Islamic Banking and FinanceSharia Standards for IFIsIslamic Insurance & TakafulIslamic Capital MarketSharia & Operational Aspects of SukukIslamic Micro-FinanceZakat ManagementAwqaf & Zakat Management
Development-related Social Sciences	International economics,JournalismLawIntellectual Property (IP)Political SciencesEntrepreneurshipsTrade and Commerce

Benefits and Facilities

The programme covers the following items:

• Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study.
• Tuition fees as charged by the university and approved by the IsDB.
• Cost of medical treatment at university/government/public hospitals.
• Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on completion of study) and installation allowance for the students selected to study abroad at partnered universities/countries.
• Thesis preparation Allowance.

Obligations

Candidates granted the Scholarship are expected to:

• Sign the IsDB’s prescribed Scholarship Agreement stating their commitment to their studies and to serve his/her communities and countries upon graduation. 
• Devote themselves to their studies on a full-time basis without interruption and provide the IsDB with progress reports on their studies on a regular basis.
• Not to seek or accept other scholarship or remunerated work during their study under the Programme.
• Respect the laws of the country of study and maintain good personal and professional conduct consistent with the rules, regulations and objectives of the Programme and the overall mission of the IsDB.
• Register and join the IsDB Alumni after graduation to network with other alumnus and keep updating the IsDB about their progress and achievements in their communities/countries.
• Refund 50% of the total amount spent on their study after graduation and securing gainful employment, in easy installments, to Local Education Trust Fund (LETF) established by the IsDB in their countries. 

PhD and Post-Doctoral Research Programme

Eligibility Criteria

The Programme is designed to help promising and outstanding scholars from member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries who meet the following criteria:

1. PhD study

• Have Master’s degree in one of the fields of study of the programme.
• Have minimum (“Very Good”) academic standing;
• Preferably have work and/or research experience.
• Have a research proposal in one of the fields of study of the programme stating its scientific and development relevance to the community / country.
• Be medically fit and be willing to undergo medical tests after selection.

2. Post-doctoral research

• Have PhD degree in one of approved fields of the programme.
• Have minimum (“Very Good”) academic standing.
• Have not less than two (2) years of experience in the field of research. 
• Must have a record of publications/research in the same field.
• Have a research proposal in one of the fields of study of the programme stating its scientific and development relevance to the community / country.
• Be medically fit and be willing to undergo medical tests after selection

Fields of study

The eligible candidates may apply to study one of the following fields of study only:

Sustainable Agriculture	Food SecurityResilient CropsPostharvest Technologies
Education	Quality of TeachingPupil/Teacher RatioHigh Level Training
Education for Sustainable Development	Integration of Sustainability-related issues into national curricula and teaching syllabus documents
Climate Change	Strategies for Reductions of CO2 EmissionsClimate Mitigation Carbon Sequestration Methods
Energy	Renewable Energy and Green TechnologiesSolar Potential and Hydrogen Fuel CellsBiogas and Biodiesel
Sustainable Cities	Insulation TechnologiesTransportationUrban Planning
Responsible Growth	Reduction of WasteServing CommunitiesEthics of Growth
Waste Management	RecyclingCarbon Footprint ReductionWaste to Energy Technologies
Population Growth	Urban SprawlDensity and EpidemicsOvershoot
Green Chemistry	Alternative TechnologiesCutting-edge ResearchLimitation of Pollution
Biodiversity	Loss of BiodiversityEcosystem ServicesMass Extinction, Agrobiodiversity
Plastic pollution and Micro-plastics	Plastic Incorporation into the Food ChainBiodegradable PlasticsRecycling Possibilities
Water and Hygiene	Water Purity and AvailabilitySanitation and Quality
Health	MedicinePharmacyNutrition.
ICT for Development	Computer Science, Laser and Fiber OpticsTelecommunicationElectronics
Innovation & Infrastructure Development	Build Resilient Infrastructure,Innovation and Industrial DevelopmentTechnological InfrastructureProduct Innovation
Islamic Economics, Finance and Banking	Mode & Services of Islamic Banking and Finance, Sharia Standards for IFIs, Islamic Insurance & Takaful, Islamic Capital MarketSharia & Operational Aspects of Sukuk, Islamic Micro-Finance,Zakat Management, Awqaf & Zakat Management.
Development-related Social Sciences	International economics, JournalismLawIntellectual Property (IP)Political SciencesEntrepreneurshipsTrade and Commerce

Benefits and Facilities

PhD study

The programme covers the following items:

• Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study;
• Tuition fees, if any, subject to IsDB’s approval;
• Cost of medical treatment at university/government hospital.
• 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.
• Thesis preparation allowance 
• Scientific papers’ preparation allowance 

Post-doctoral research

The programme covers the following items:

• Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study;
• Cost of medical treatment at university/government hospital.
• 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.
• Scientific papers’ preparation allowance 

Place of Study 

Consistent with the concept of the Programme, selected scholars must obtain admission/invitation from one of the reputable public universities in their own countries listed among the top (10) universities as per the Shanghai and Times Higher Education University ranking. 

Admission may also be sought at one of the universities having agreement with the IsDB, i.e. Cambridge University, Queen Mary University of London and Oxford in UK, McGill University in Canada, Copenhagen University in Denmark, National University of Uzbekistan and Tashkent University of Information Technology in Uzbekistan and Top universities in Malaysia, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco, National University of Uzbekistan and Tashkent University of Information Technologies

Note: Getting admission does not mean automatic selection and is not a requirement for application. The final decision on place of study is made by the selection committee. 

Obligations 

Candidates granted the Scholarship are expected to:

1. Sign the IsDB’s prescribed Scholarship Agreement stating their commitment to their studies and serve their communities and countries upon graduation;  
2. Devote themselves to their studies on a full-time basis and without interruption and provide the IsDB with progress reports on their studies on a regular basis;
3. Not to seek or accept other scholarship or remunerated work during their study under the Programme; 
4. Respect the laws of the country of study and maintain good personal and professional conduct consistent with the rules, regulations and objectives of the Programme and the overall mission of the IsDB;
5. Register and join the IsDB Alumni after graduation to network with other alumnus and keep updating the IsDB about their progress and achievements in their communities/countries.
6. Refund 50% of the loan after graduation and securing gainful employment, in easy installments, to Local Education Trust Fund (LETF) established by the IsDB in their countries.    

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. 

IsDB-ISFD Technical Vocational, Education & Training (TVET)

The Programme was launched in 2019 by the IsDB and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), with the specific aim of reducing poverty in the following 21 Least Developed IsDB Member Countries (LDMCs):

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Benin
4. Burkina Faso
5. Chad
6. Comoros
7. Djibouti
8. The Gambia
9. Guinea
10. Guinea-Bissau
11. Mali
12. Mauritania
13. Mozambique
14. Niger
15. Senegal
16. Sierra Leone
17. Somali
18. Sudan
19. Togo
20. Uganda
21. Yemen

Scope

The programme provides educational opportunities to academically meritorious and financially impoverished young men and women from the above 21 LDMCs to pursue Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at a public institute in thier counties or IsDB member countries to equip them with knowledge, basic skills and competencies needed by all for personal fulfilment and development, employability, social inclusion and active citizenship.

Eligibility Criteria

The prospective candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of the programme. Candidates MUST ensure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed hereunder, failing which the Application will not be considered:

• Must be a citizen of any of the 21 IsDB LDMCs listed above.
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the recognized TVET institutes in his/her own country.
• Must have minimum of 50% in his/her high school final GPA.
• Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
• Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
• Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
• Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
• Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.

Fields of Study

The eligible candidates may apply to study in one of the following fields of study only:

SN	Fields of Study/Specialisation
1	Accounting and Finance Technician
2	Aeronautic Maintenance
3	Agriculture Equipment Technician
4	Agriculture Technology diploma
5	Airport logistics and freight management
6	Architectural Design Software
7	Automotive Technician
8	Backing, Back Office employee: offshoring
9	Business Management technician expert
10	Certified network technician
11	Clothing / Industrialization Techniques
12	Communication customer relationship offshore
13	Composites Materials Processing
14	Computer Support Technician
15	Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Operator
16	Construction Materials Sales Technician
17	Construction Technologies
18	Database Administrator (DBA)
19	Decorations and props Skilled Technician
20	Dental Assistance
21	Design Office Skilled Technician: Steel Construction
22	Designer Developer JAVA J2EE
23	Diesel Equipment Mechanic
24	Digital Marketing
25	Early Childhood Educator
26	Emergency Medical Technician
27	Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic
28	Equine Business Manager
29	Executive Secretarial Skills
30	Fish and Wildlife Technician
31	Forestry Technician
32	Governance and Management of Manufacturing Skilled Technician
33	Governess assistant
34	Operations and Logistics
35	Health and Quality Skilled Technician
36	Healthcare Administration
37	Hospitality and Tourism
38	Hotel management
39	Sales support in banking
40	Industrial chemistry
41	Industrial Electronics & Maintenance Technician
42	Industrial Environmental Engineering Technician
43	Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Technician
44	Industrial Safety Engineering Technician
45	Industry Construction Materials Maintenance
46	Industry Milling Skilled Technician
47	Infographics
48	Insurance Back Office employee: offshoring
49	IT Project Manager
50	LAN WAN Network Technician
51	Large Retail Department Manager
52	Leather Chemicals Skilled Technician
53	Machine Maintenance and Tooling Plastics
54	Machine Tool Operation/ Technics
55	Machining in computer-controlled machine tool: FAO method tool design
56	Machining on numerically controlled Machine Tools
57	Maintenance Food Industry Skilled Technician
58	Manufacturing Basics
59	Manufacturing Food Industry Skilled Technician
60	Manufacturing Technician
61	Mechatronics
62	Medical Assistant
63	Medical Imaging
64	Medical Lab Technician
65	Meteorology Skilled Technicians
66	Methods Leather Skilled Technician
67	Methods, Manufacturing and Quality Skilled Technician: option Automotive
68	Midwifery
69	Mining Engineering Technician
70	Mobile Programmer
71	Net Software Developer
72	Network Technician
73	Nursing Assistant
74	Oleo culture and oil technology Skilled Technician
75	Packaging and Conditioning Skilled Technician
76	Personnel Officer
77	Pharmacy Technician
78	Phlebotomy Technician
79	Preschool Educator
80	Printing Management
81	Property Design Skilled Technician
82	Quality Control Skilled Technician: Textile
83	Quality Manufacturing
84	Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
85	Residential Building
86	Sales operator and Customer Relationship Offshore
87	Sales Technician expert
88	Skilled Technician in Diagnostics and Embedded Electronics
89	Skilled technician in engineering
90	Skilled Technician in Telecommunication
91	Skilled Technician Manufacturing Chart
92	Software Development Specialist
93	Special Effects editor in Audio Visual
94	Special Effects Skilled Technician
95	Specialized machining technician on MOCN, option: press tool machining
96	Steward
97	Structural Works Skilled Technician
98	Surface treatment Skilled Technicians
99	Surgical Technologist
100	Surveyor/topographer Skilled Technician
101	Technical Sales: Vehicles and Automotive Parts
102	Technician in design department: automotive option
103	Technician in design department: tool design option
104	Technician in secretarial and office automation
105	Technician specialized in accommodation and hosting
106	Textile Maintenance and Manufacturing
107	Tourist animator
108	Transport Operations Skilled Technician
109	Travel agencies
110	Veterinary Technician
111	Visual Audio Skilled Technician (Option: Image)
112	Visual Audio Skilled Technician (Option: Sound)
113	Visual Audio Skilled Technician (Optional Installation)
114	Web Design Specialist
115	Welding
116	Welding Robotic Operation
117	Wood Technology
118	Works Supervisor Skilled Technician: Public Works

Benefits and Facilities

The programme covers the following items:

• Monthly stipends commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study.
• Tuition fees as charged by the Institute and approved by the IsDB.
• Cost of medical treatment at university/public hospital.
• 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 institutes/centers/countries.

Obligations

Candidates granted the scholarships are expected to:

• Sign the IsDB’s prescribed Scholarship Agreement stating their commitment to their studies and serve their communities and countries upon graduation. 
• Commit to refund the loan after graduation and securing gainful employment, in easy installments, to Local Education Trust Fund (LETF) established by the IsDB in their countries. 
• Devote themselves to their studies on a full-time basis and without interruption and provide the IsDB with progress reports on their studies on a regular basis.
• Not to seek or accept other scholarship or remunerated work during their study under the Programme.
• Respect the laws of the country of study and maintain good personal and professional conduct consistent with the rules, regulations and objectives of the Programme and the overall mission of the IsDB.
• Register to the IsDB Alumni after graduation to network with other alumnus and keep updating the IsDB about their progress and achievements in their communities/countries.

IsDB-ISFD Bachelor Degree Programme

The Programme was launched in 2019 by the IsDB and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), with the specific aim of reducing poverty in the following 21 Least Developed IsDB Member Countries (LDMCs):

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Benin
4. Burkina Faso
5. Chad
6. Comoros
7. Djibouti
8. The Gambia
9. Guinea
10. Guinea-Bissau
11. Mali
12. Mauritania
13. Mozambique
14. Niger
15. Senegal
16. Sierra Leone
17. Somali
18. Sudan
19. Togo
20. Uganda
21. Yemen

Scope

The Programme provides educational opportunities to academically meritorious and financially impoverished young men and women from the above 21 LDMCs to pursue bachelor’s degree at a public university in their countries or in IsDB member countries and to train them in specific fields and enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the development of their countries.

Eligibility Criteria

The prospective candidate must meet the following eligibility criteria. Candidates MUST ensure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed hereunder, failing which the Application will not be considered:

• Must be a citizen of any of the 21 IsDB LDMCs listed above.
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the top 10 reputable universities in his/her own country.
• Must have minimum of 70% in his/her high school final GPA.
• Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
• Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
• Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
• Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
• Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.

Fields of Study

The eligible candidates may apply to study only in the following fields of study:

Fields of study	Potential Specializations at Postgraduate Studies
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Laboratories, Microbiology, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Services Management, Bio-Medicine, Medical Technology, Veterinary, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology and related fields.	Health
Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Surveying, Urban Planning,	Sustainable CitiesInnovation & Infrastructure DevelopmentWaste Management
Agriculture and Forestry	Sustainable Agriculture
Industrial Technologies	Plastic pollution and Micro-plasticsGreen ChemistryResponsible Growth
Physics, Geology and related fields	Energy
Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Electronics and related fields	ICT for Development
Natural Resources, Marine Sciences	BiodiversityClimate ChangeWater and Hygiene
Law, Media & Journalism, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurships and Trade & Commerce	Development-related Social Sciences
Economics	Islamic EconomicsFinance and Banking
Statistics, Demography Econometrics, and Social Studies	Population Growth
Education, Psychology and Learning, Education Policy and International Development	EducationEducation for Sustainable Development

Benefits and Facilities

The programme covers the following items:

• Monthly stipends commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study.
• Tuition fees as charged by the university and approved by the IsDB.
• Cost of medical treatment at university/public hospital.
• 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.

Obligations

Candidates granted the scholarships are expected to:

• Sign the IsDB’s prescribed Scholarship Agreement stating their commitment to their studies and serve their communities and countries upon graduation.
• Commit to refund the loan after graduation and securing gainful employment, in easy installments, to Local Education Trust Fund (LETF) established by the IsDB in their countries. 
• Devote themselves to their studies on a full-time basis and without interruption and provide the IsDB with progress reports on their studies on a regular basis.
• Not to seek or accept other scholarship or remunerated work during their study under the Programme.
• Respect the laws of the country of study and maintain good personal and professional conduct consistent with the rules, regulations, and objectives of the Programme and the overall mission of the IsDB.
• Register to the IsDB Alumni after graduation to network with other alumnus and keep updating the IsDB about their progress and achievements in their communities/countries.

IsDB-TWAS Programme

IsDB and TWAS launched ambitious programme to contribute to building critical mass among young scientists, researchers and refugee scientists in the fields of STI relevant to SDGs.

Scope

The joint programme is covering the following components:   

1. Post-doctoral fellowships for 25 scientists from 21 LDMCs tenable at centers of excellences in developing countries to provide up to 6-month research training at high level in key areas relevant to sustainability sciences
2. Grant for a joint research and technology transfer project on topics related to sustainability challenges relevant to SDGs in Member Countries (MCs). The Project will bring two research group from different MCs, which will be carefully selected to join forces on studies in areas related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The research question will likely focus on an issue relevant to both countries involved. Grant will be awarded on a competitive basis to the project, which produce a major and real impact
3. Support for refugee scientists and other scientists at risk in member countries aiming at creating Slots for young refugee/displaced scientists in the TWAS Young Affiliates Programme
4. High level workshops on Science-Policy-Diplomacy Nexus that would bring together scientists, policy makers and diplomats to focus on issues of high priority for the region and within the context of the SDGs

More Information on TWAS

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The last date to apply for the Islamic Development Scholarship program is February 28, 2021.

Important Links for ISDB Scholarship Programme

• IsDB Scholarships
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• Undergraduate  
• Master’s
• PhD and Post-Doctoral Research Programme
• IsDB-ISFD for Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET)
• IsDB-ISFD Bachelor studies
• IsDB-The World Academy of Science (TWAS) 

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