IsDB Scholarship Programme

In short

The Islamic Development Bank offers scholarships for undergraduate, Master's, PhD and postdoctoral study at universities in IsDB member countries and selected universities abroad. The programme is fully funded, and Somali citizens are eligible.

What it covers

The programme includes tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, health insurance and a return air ticket, subject to 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 and Muslim communities in non-member countries, at the listed study levels. The academic requirement depends on the level and call; graduate applicants need university admission.

• Be a citizen of an IsDB member country, or part of a Muslim community in a non-member country.
• Apply for undergraduate, Master's, PhD or postdoctoral study.
• Meet the academic requirement set for your level in the 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 does not set an English test requirement. 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

1. 1Read the official IsDB page and check the current call and eligibility.
2. 2Choose a university and programme that fit the call.
3. 3For graduate study, secure admission to a university.
4. 4Prepare the application form, degree certificate, transcripts and passport or national ID.
5. 5Get recommendation letters and gather the other required documents.
6. 6Submit the online application through the IsDB scholarship portal before the deadline.

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 applicants from 57 member countries competing for a limited number of awards.

Official source

ZitTalent explains; the official website decides. Always check the official page before you apply, and apply only there.

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