Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship Program
Funds Bachelor's, TVET, Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral study for citizens of IsDB's 57 member countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, applied for through a dedicated online portal with no late submissions accepted.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Around January 31 (verify current cycle)
Country
Multiple (IsDB member countries)About the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship Program
The Islamic Development Bank runs a broad, multi-level scholarship program serving citizens of its 57 member countries, which include Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well as Muslim community members in non-member countries under specific conditions. Programs span Bachelor's, TVET diploma, Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral levels, with priority generally given to applicants from the least-developed member countries.
Applications go through IsDB's dedicated online scholarship portal, where you create an account and submit your materials. The program does not accept walk-in or late submissions under any circumstance, so plan your documents well ahead of the deadline.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
A broad umbrella program spanning nearly every degree level, highly relevant for OIC and Muslim-majority country applicants
Clearly confirmed eligibility for both Pakistan and Bangladesh among its 57 member countries
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Multiple (IsDB member countries)
The Islamic Development Bank's broad OIC member-country network makes this one of the more consistently accessible scholarship programs for Pakistani and Bangladeshi applicants across nearly every degree level.
Eligibility Requirements
2 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Create an account on IsDB's dedicated scholarship portal (isdbscholarships.smartsimple.com)
Apply online for your chosen program level - no walk-in or late submissions accepted
Application Timeline
Several months before deadline
Application Window Opens
Around January 31
Deadline
Strict, no late submissions
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Submit well before the deadline, since late submissions are not accepted under any circumstance
Generally apply for only one program level per cycle, since multiple simultaneous applications are not typically supported
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No, the portal does not accept walk-in or late submissions once the deadline passes.
India is not an IsDB member country. Only Muslim community applicants in non-member countries may qualify under specific separate conditions - this is uncertain in practice and worth confirming directly.
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Head to the official portal and start your application today.
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