Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship Programme 2024-2025

What is it? Summary of the opportunity

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) places human capital development at the heart of its activities, complementing its financing of development projects. Since its establishment, the Bank has launched several scholarship programmes to support the qualified human resources needed for social and economic progress.

The first programme, the Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities (SPMC), was established in 1983 for undergraduate studies. In 1992, the Merit Scholarship Programme (MSP) was created for doctoral and post‑doctoral research, followed in 1998 by the Master of Science Scholarship Programme (M.Sc.) aimed at preparing candidates for the MSP, particularly in the least‑developed countries.

Within its reoriented 2023‑2025 Strategy, the IsDB dedicates an entire pillar to inclusive human capital development, aiming to strengthen the capacities of member countries and Muslim communities in non‑member countries through these educational initiatives.

For the academic year 2024‑2025, the application period is now closed. Successful candidates will be contacted by email and the list of beneficiaries will be published shortly.

Eligibility conditions: who can apply?

Benefits and funding: what is covered?

Funding level: fully funded. The details of the benefits (stipend, tuition fees, travel, insurance) are published by the organisation on its official page.

Required documents: what to prepare?

The exact list of documents is not detailed in the announcement we consulted. It appears in the official form or rules: open the application page to read it before preparing your file.

How to apply? The steps to follow

1. Read the official announcement. Open the opportunity page published by Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and read the conditions and timeline carefully.
2. Check your eligibility. Review the nationality, study level, field and language requirements set by the organisation.
3. Prepare your file. Gather the documents requested in the official announcement (usually: ID, diplomas, transcripts, CV and cover letter).
4. Submit your application. Follow the submission procedure described by the organisation on its official page.
5. Meet the deadline. Applications must be submitted before 31 January 2026; submit your file several days early to avoid technical problems.
6. Follow your application. Keep the acknowledgement of receipt and check your inbox: the organisation will contact you about the next steps.

Key dates: what is the deadline?

Source and verification: where does the information come from?

This page is an automatic translation of the French text; in case of doubt, the French text and the organisation's official page prevail.

• Banque Islamique de Développement (IsDB / BID) - Programmes de Bourses - official page (main source)