Scholarship Overview:
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in partnership with Turkey offers the IsDB-Türkiye Joint Scholarship Programme, aimed at academically outstanding but financially needy students from IsDB member countries and Muslim communities worldwide. This comprehensive scholarship program supports undergraduate, master's, Ph.D., and post-doctoral research across various fields of study, emphasizing the development of human capital in sciences and technology to aid sustainable growth.

Host Institution(s):
Scholarships are available for study in prestigious institutions across the globe, including the UK, Canada, USA, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa, under the auspices of the Islamic Development Bank and its partnership with Turkish educational institutions.

Level(s)/Field(s):
Eligible studies span across undergraduate, postgraduate, master's, Ph.D., and training programs. Fields of study include medicine, engineering, agriculture, computer sciences, information technology, and other science and technology-related fields, crucial for the development of the member countries.

Scholarship Value:
The IsDB/Türkiye scholarships offer a full scholarship that covers tuition fees, monthly stipends, accommodation, health insurance, roundtrip airfare, and allowances for books, clothing, conference participation, and thesis preparation.

Eligibility:
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic excellence, with specific age and educational prerequisites across different scholarship categories:

  • Undergraduate candidates should have completed high school with strong grades.
  • Postgraduate applicants need a good bachelor's or master's degree, with evidence of language proficiency in the university's medium of instruction.
  • All applicants must be medically fit, not current recipients of other scholarships, and possess a National Identity Number (NIN).

Application Instructions:
Applications must be submitted through the Türkiye Scholarships website, available in eight languages. The process involves selecting the IsDB scholarship program matching the applicant's eligibility and academic aspirations. Required documents typically include educational certificates, language proficiency proof, a statement of purpose, and a research proposal for Ph.D. candidates. The deadline for applications is not specified; however, potential candidates are encouraged to apply well in advance and keep abreast of scholarship alerts for updates.

This scholarship initiative underscores IsDB’s commitment to fostering educational opportunities for its community members, aiming to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for leading roles in their societies.