IsDB Scholarship Programme
Islamic Development Bank
- Where you study
- Varies · Universities in IsDB member countries and selected universities abroad
- Study level
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- PhD
- Postdoc / research
The 2026/27 call closed on 31 January 2026. The next call has not been announced yet; check the official page around December.
Why: Somalia is an IsDB member country, and the programme is for citizens of member countries.
Citizens of IsDB member countries (Somalia is a member) and Muslim communities in non-member countries, for undergraduate, master's, PhD and post-doctoral programmes.
In short
The Islamic Development Bank offers the IsDB Scholarship Programme for undergraduate, Master's, PhD and postdoctoral study at universities in IsDB member countries and selected universities abroad. It is fully funded, and Somali citizens are eligible.
How competitive
Competitive
Applicants from 57 member countries for a limited number of awards.
English requirement
The university decides
Fields of study
Priority fields for development: science, engineering, medicine and other programmes named in the call
What it covers
It covers tuition, a monthly living allowance, health insurance and a return air ticket, under the programme rules.
- Tuition feesIncluded
- Living allowanceIncluded
- TravelIncluded
- Health insuranceIncluded
- Visa costsNot stated
- AccommodationNot stated
- FamilyNot stated
Tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, health insurance and a return air ticket, according to the programme rules on the official page.
Only what the official source states. "Not stated" means we could not confirm it, not that it is excluded.
Who can apply
It is for citizens of IsDB member countries, including Somalia, and Muslim communities in non-member countries. It supports undergraduate, Master's, PhD and postdoctoral programmes; graduate applicants need a university admission offer.
- Applicants must be citizens of IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
- Somalia is an IsDB member country, so Somali citizens are eligible.
- The programme supports undergraduate, Master's, PhD and postdoctoral programmes.
- Academic requirements depend on the level and the current call.
- Graduate applicants need admission to a university.
- Academic requirement
- As set in the call for each level (for example a strong bachelor's degree for master's applicants).
English requirement
The university decides
The scholarship sets no English test. The university you apply to decides its English requirements.
The admitting university decides.
Never assume IELTS is needed. Only the official page and the university you apply to decide.
Documents you will need
- Application form
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport (or national ID)
- Recommendation (reference) letters
- Admission offer from a university
Online application on the IsDB scholarship portal with certificates, transcripts, passport and references; admission to a university is required for graduate programmes.
How to apply
- 1Read the official IsDB scholarship page and check the latest call and eligibility rules.
- 2Choose a study level and a university that fits the programme rules.
- 3For graduate programmes, secure a university admission offer.
- 4Prepare the application form, degree certificate, transcripts, passport and recommendation letters.
- 5Apply online through the IsDB scholarship portal.
- 6Submit before the deadline shown in the current call.
Prepare well
- Check the official page for the next call; the 2026/27 call is closed.
- Start gathering your certificates, transcripts, passport and recommendation letters early.
- Ask your referees for recommendation letters well before you apply.
- Check the university's English and academic requirements, as they may differ by university and study level.
Important notes
- The 2026/27 call closed on 31 January 2026. The next call has not been announced; check the official page around December.
- The programme is competitive, with a limited number of awards for applicants from 57 member countries.
Official source
ZitTalent explains; the official website decides. Always check the official page before you apply, and apply only there.
Official page last checked 9 November 2026
The explanation was written by AI from the verified facts and the official page, then checked by fixed rules: any amount, date, score or document the source does not state is removed.
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