Islamic Development Bank ISDB Scholarship 2025-26

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• not exceed 24 years of age
• be residing in their home country (India)
• have completed senior secondary education (or equivalent of approximately 12 years of education) with major science subjects and good grades
• provide evidence of language proficiency in the university’s medium of instruction as relevant
• be in need of financial assistance in order to continue their studies
• have a strong desire to engage in social services and community development
• be medically fit and willing to participate in a medical examination after selection

Note:-

• Applicants who have secured admission in their home country in a recognised institution are desirable.
• IsDB staff member or Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of any appointment of the IsDB Group or a close relative by blood or adoption are ineligible for this scholarship.
• Beneficiary students are ineligible for this scholarship.

Selected candidates will receive:-

• Tuition fees (payable to institution)
• Monthly stipend according to living costs
• Books/clothing allowance equivalent to 3 months' stipend
• Medical treatment cost at institution or local state hospital (once a year)
• One-time to and fro economy-class airfare for candidates selected to study abroad

Note:- The scholarship does not cover the following:

• Visa cost
• Additional travel cost
• Residence permit fee
• Educational equipment
• Family support expenses
• Separate language training
• Extracurricular course/training
• Courses that do not meet the minimum credits required to earn the graduate degree
• Expenses related to research, supplementary educational materials, field trips, participation in workshops/seminars, exchange programs, conferences or internships.

• A duly filled application form
• Language proficiency document/certificate
• Admission letter/ bonafide certificate
• Marksheet/certificates of class 12

Note:- Applicants must provide certified English/French translations of the documents in case they are in other languages.

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click ‘Apply Now’, click ‘Register Here’ and fill in the required details, then click ‘Submit’.
Step 4: Click the link provided by email to set a password and complete the necessary steps to verify the email address.
Step 5: Click ‘Apply for Scholarships’ and choose the respective option.
Step 6: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.

Note:-

• Applications won’t be considered without a duly filled Google form with a CV.
• Interns must furnish a declaration of secrecy before the commencement of the internship.

Application Start: 8 April 2025
Application Deadline: 26 April 2025
Shortlisting of Applicants: 28 April 2025
Interview: 2 - 13 May 2025
List of Final Candidates: 15 May 2025
Internship Period: 1 June - 31 July 2025