Entirely online through IsDB’s official scholarship portal, in a window that typically closes in January. As Bangladesh is a member country the citizenship condition is already met. Message us on WhatsApp for help choosing level and field.
Multi-country · Fully funded
Islamic Development Bank Scholarship
Not tied to one country — this is a multilateral development bank’s programme, funding citizens of member countries to study in a range of places. Bangladesh is an IsDB member, so Bangladeshi candidates qualify directly.
- 5
- Study levels
- Tuition
- Tuition and housing
- Return
- Airfare
- Monthly
- Stipend
Overview
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is a multilateral development bank, and its scholarship programme is structurally unlike the others here because it belongs to no single state. It funds five levels: bachelor’s, technical and vocational diplomas (TVET), master’s, PhD and postdoctoral work.
Eligibility runs on citizenship: nationals of IsDB member countries, plus members of Muslim communities living in non-member countries, may apply. Bangladesh is a member country, so the door is directly open to Bangladeshi candidates. IsDB charges no application fee at any stage.
What the scholarship covers
- Tuition fees at approved universities
- Accommodation costs and a monthly living stipend
- Return air tickets
- A books and clothing allowance, plus a medical allowance
- No application fee at any stage, which IsDB states explicitly
Eligibility
- Citizenship of an IsDB member country — Bangladesh is on the member list
- Or membership of a Muslim community residing in a non-member country
- The prerequisite qualification for your level, with strong results
- An intention to study in a development-priority field — the programme is development-oriented
How to apply
The step-by-step application process for the Islamic Development Bank Scholarship.
01.Register on the IsDB portal
Open an account on the official scholarship portal and choose level and field.
02.Documents and proposal
Prepare transcripts, certificates and, at research level, a research proposal.
03.Submit within the window
The deadline typically falls in January, and late submissions are not taken.
04.Selection and university placement
IsDB selects, then arranges placement at an approved university.
Application cycles
Each cycle has its own page with that round’s dates, figures and changes — kept in step with the official notice.
Frequently asked questions
It varies by level and track — some levels are studied in your own country, others at approved universities inside or beyond the member states. Read your level’s conditions in the current cycle’s guidelines before applying.
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