Fully Funded
IsDB-ISFD Bachelor Degree Programme

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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Fully Funded
Under Graduate
Description
The Programme was initiated in 2019 by the IsDB and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), with the definite purpose of reducing poverty in the following 21 Least Developed IsDB Member Countries (LDMCs):
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Chad
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- The Gambia
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somali
- Sudan
- Togo
- Uganda
- Yemen
Opportunity
The Programme provides educational opportunities to academically meritorious and financially impoverished young men and women from the above 21 LDMCs to pursue bachelor’s degree at a public university in their countries or in IsDB member countries and to train them in specific fields and enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the development of their countries.
Eligibilities
The prospective applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of the programme. Applicants must make sure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed here under, failing which the Application will not be considered:
- Must be a citizen of any of the 21 IsDB LDMCs listed above.
- Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the top 10 reputable universities in his/her own country.
- Must have minimum of 70% in his/her high school final GPA.
- Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
- Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
- Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
- Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
- Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
Benefits
The programme covers the following items:
- Monthly pays correspond with the living cost of the country of study.
- Tuition fees as charged by the Organization and permitted by the IsDB.
- Cost of medical treatment at university/public hospital.
- Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on conclusion of study) and installation and equipment grant for the students nominated to study overseas at partnered institutes/centers/countries.
Program Venue
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Eligible Regions
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Yemen
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Yemen
Application Process
As stated under each programme in the IsDB Portal and in the Online Application Form, the applicant is required to upload all documents to support the application, basically copy of the following:
- National ID or Passport
- CV/Resume
- Academic Certificate and Transcripts
- Medical Health Certificate
- University Admission/Registration (if available)
- Research Proposal (for Master, Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral applicants)
- Evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant (e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages)
Applicants granted the scholarships are expected to:
- Sign the IsDB’s given Scholarship Agreement uttering their pledge to their studies and serve their societies and countries upon graduation.
- Pledge to repay the loan after graduation and safeguarding profitable employment, in easy installments, to Local Education Trust Fund (LETF) recognized by the IsDB in their countries.
- Dedicate themselves to their studies on a full-time basis and without disruption and provide the IsDB with progress reports on their studies on a systematic basis.
- Not to seek or accept other scholarship or compensated work during their study under the Programme.
- Respect the regulations of the country of study and preserve good private and professional conduct reliable with the rules, regulations and purposes of the Programme and the overall task of the IsDB.
- Register to the IsDB Alumni after completion to network with other graduates and keep informing the IsDB about their progress and accomplishments in their communities/countries.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fields of Study
The eligible candidates may apply to study in one of the following fields of study only:
Fields of study | Potential Specializations at Postgraduate Studies |
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Laboratories, Microbiology, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Services Management, Bio-Medicine, Medical Technology, Veterinary, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology and related fields. |
|
Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Surveying, Urban Planning, |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
|
Industrial Technologies |
|
Physics, Geology and related fields |
|
Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Electronics and related fields |
|
Natural Resources, Marine Sciences |
|
Law, Media & Journalism, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurships and Trade & Commerce |
|
Economics |
|
Statistics, Demography Econometrics, and Social Studies |
|
Education, Psychology and Learning, Education Policy and International Development |
|
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Fully Funded
IsDB-ISFD Bachelor Degree Programme

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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Full Time
Under Graduate
Description
The Programme was initiated in 2019 by the IsDB and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), with the definite purpose of reducing poverty in the following 21 Least Developed IsDB Member Countries (LDMCs):
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Chad
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- The Gambia
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somali
- Sudan
- Togo
- Uganda
- Yemen
Opportunity
The Programme provides educational opportunities to academically meritorious and financially impoverished young men and women from the above 21 LDMCs to pursue bachelor’s degree at a public university in their countries or in IsDB member countries and to train them in specific fields and enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the development of their countries.
Eligibilities
The prospective applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of the programme. Applicants must make sure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed here under, failing which the Application will not be considered:
- Must be a citizen of any of the 21 IsDB LDMCs listed above.
- Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the top 10 reputable universities in his/her own country.
- Must have minimum of 70% in his/her high school final GPA.
- Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
- Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
- Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
- Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
- Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
Benefits
The programme covers the following items:
- Monthly pays correspond with the living cost of the country of study.
- Tuition fees as charged by the Organization and permitted by the IsDB.
- Cost of medical treatment at university/public hospital.
- Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on conclusion of study) and installation and equipment grant for the students nominated to study overseas at partnered institutes/centers/countries.
Program Venue
Jeddah
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Yemen
Application Process
As stated under each programme in the IsDB Portal and in the Online Application Form, the applicant is required to upload all documents to support the application, basically copy of the following:
- National ID or Passport
- CV/Resume
- Academic Certificate and Transcripts
- Medical Health Certificate
- University Admission/Registration (if available)
- Research Proposal (for Master, Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral applicants)
- Evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant (e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages)
Applicants granted the scholarships are expected to:
- Sign the IsDB’s given Scholarship Agreement uttering their pledge to their studies and serve their societies and countries upon graduation.
- Pledge to repay the loan after graduation and safeguarding profitable employment, in easy installments, to Local Education Trust Fund (LETF) recognized by the IsDB in their countries.
- Dedicate themselves to their studies on a full-time basis and without disruption and provide the IsDB with progress reports on their studies on a systematic basis.
- Not to seek or accept other scholarship or compensated work during their study under the Programme.
- Respect the regulations of the country of study and preserve good private and professional conduct reliable with the rules, regulations and purposes of the Programme and the overall task of the IsDB.
- Register to the IsDB Alumni after completion to network with other graduates and keep informing the IsDB about their progress and accomplishments in their communities/countries.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fields of Study
The eligible candidates may apply to study in one of the following fields of study only:
Fields of study | Potential Specializations at Postgraduate Studies |
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Laboratories, Microbiology, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Services Management, Bio-Medicine, Medical Technology, Veterinary, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology and related fields. |
|
Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Surveying, Urban Planning, |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
|
Industrial Technologies |
|
Physics, Geology and related fields |
|
Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Electronics and related fields |
|
Natural Resources, Marine Sciences |
|
Law, Media & Journalism, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurships and Trade & Commerce |
|
Economics |
|
Statistics, Demography Econometrics, and Social Studies |
|
Education, Psychology and Learning, Education Policy and International Development |
|
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Fully Funded
IsDB-ISFD Bachelor Degree Programme

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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Select Type
Under Graduate
Description
The Programme was initiated in 2019 by the IsDB and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), with the definite purpose of reducing poverty in the following 21 Least Developed IsDB Member Countries (LDMCs):
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Chad
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- The Gambia
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somali
- Sudan
- Togo
- Uganda
- Yemen
Opportunity
The Programme provides educational opportunities to academically meritorious and financially impoverished young men and women from the above 21 LDMCs to pursue bachelor’s degree at a public university in their countries or in IsDB member countries and to train them in specific fields and enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the development of their countries.
Eligibilities
The prospective applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of the programme. Applicants must make sure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed here under, failing which the Application will not be considered:
- Must be a citizen of any of the 21 IsDB LDMCs listed above.
- Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the top 10 reputable universities in his/her own country.
- Must have minimum of 70% in his/her high school final GPA.
- Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
- Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
- Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
- Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
- Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
Benefits
The programme covers the following items:
- Monthly pays correspond with the living cost of the country of study.
- Tuition fees as charged by the Organization and permitted by the IsDB.
- Cost of medical treatment at university/public hospital.
- Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on conclusion of study) and installation and equipment grant for the students nominated to study overseas at partnered institutes/centers/countries.
Program Venue
Jeddah
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Yemen
Application Process
As stated under each programme in the IsDB Portal and in the Online Application Form, the applicant is required to upload all documents to support the application, basically copy of the following:
- National ID or Passport
- CV/Resume
- Academic Certificate and Transcripts
- Medical Health Certificate
- University Admission/Registration (if available)
- Research Proposal (for Master, Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral applicants)
- Evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant (e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages)
Applicants granted the scholarships are expected to:
- Sign the IsDB’s given Scholarship Agreement uttering their pledge to their studies and serve their societies and countries upon graduation.
- Pledge to repay the loan after graduation and safeguarding profitable employment, in easy installments, to Local Education Trust Fund (LETF) recognized by the IsDB in their countries.
- Dedicate themselves to their studies on a full-time basis and without disruption and provide the IsDB with progress reports on their studies on a systematic basis.
- Not to seek or accept other scholarship or compensated work during their study under the Programme.
- Respect the regulations of the country of study and preserve good private and professional conduct reliable with the rules, regulations and purposes of the Programme and the overall task of the IsDB.
- Register to the IsDB Alumni after completion to network with other graduates and keep informing the IsDB about their progress and accomplishments in their communities/countries.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fields of Study
The eligible candidates may apply to study in one of the following fields of study only:
Fields of study | Potential Specializations at Postgraduate Studies |
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Laboratories, Microbiology, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Services Management, Bio-Medicine, Medical Technology, Veterinary, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology and related fields. |
|
Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Surveying, Urban Planning, |
|
Agriculture and Forestry |
|
Industrial Technologies |
|
Physics, Geology and related fields |
|
Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Electronics and related fields |
|
Natural Resources, Marine Sciences |
|
Law, Media & Journalism, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurships and Trade & Commerce |
|
Economics |
|
Statistics, Demography Econometrics, and Social Studies |
|
Education, Psychology and Learning, Education Policy and International Development |
|
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Fully Funded
Opening Date
IsDB-ISFD Bachelor Degree Programme

FUNDING TYPE
Description
The Programme was initiated in 2019 by the IsDB and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), with the definite purpose of reducing poverty in the following 21 Least Developed IsDB Member Countries (LDMCs):
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Chad
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- The Gambia
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somali
- Sudan
- Togo
- Uganda
- Yemen
Opportunity
The Programme provides educational opportunities to academically meritorious and financially impoverished young men and women from the above 21 LDMCs to pursue bachelor’s degree at a public university in their countries or in IsDB member countries and to train them in specific fields and enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the development of their countries.
BENIFITS
The programme covers the following items:
- Monthly pays correspond with the living cost of the country of study.
- Tuition fees as charged by the Organization and permitted by the IsDB.
- Cost of medical treatment at university/public hospital.
- Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on conclusion of study) and installation and equipment grant for the students nominated to study overseas at partnered institutes/centers/countries.
Eligibilities
The prospective applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of the programme. Applicants must make sure that they meet all the criteria of the programme listed here under, failing which the Application will not be considered:
- Must be a citizen of any of the 21 IsDB LDMCs listed above.
- Must have obtained a high school diploma or registered in one of the top 10 reputable universities in his/her own country.
- Must have minimum of 70% in his/her high school final GPA.
- Must choose a field of study listed among the approved disciplines of the programme.
- Must provide evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant. The language proficiency must be supported by a document or certificate, e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages).
- Must provide certified English or French translation of all documents in case if they are initially in other languages.
- Must not be in receipt of any other scholarship at the time of application and during study.
- Must be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
For Further Queries:
scholar@isdb.org
Eligible Regions:
Program Venue:
APPLICATION PROCESS
As stated under each programme in the IsDB Portal and in the Online Application Form, the applicant is required to upload all documents to support the application, basically copy of the following:
- National ID or Passport
- CV/Resume
- Academic Certificate and Transcripts
- Medical Health Certificate
- University Admission/Registration (if available)
- Research Proposal (for Master, Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral applicants)
- Evidence of language proficiency in university medium of instruction as relevant (e.g., for English, by a recognized language certificate such as TOEFL, IELTS or passed required level test conducted such as by British Council or equivalent system in French or other languages)
Applicants granted the scholarships are expected to:
- Sign the IsDB’s given Scholarship Agreement uttering their pledge to their studies and serve their societies and countries upon graduation.
- Pledge to repay the loan after graduation and safeguarding profitable employment, in easy installments, to Local Education Trust Fund (LETF) recognized by the IsDB in their countries.
- Dedicate themselves to their studies on a full-time basis and without disruption and provide the IsDB with progress reports on their studies on a systematic basis.
- Not to seek or accept other scholarship or compensated work during their study under the Programme.
- Respect the regulations of the country of study and preserve good private and professional conduct reliable with the rules, regulations and purposes of the Programme and the overall task of the IsDB.
- Register to the IsDB Alumni after completion to network with other graduates and keep informing the IsDB about their progress and accomplishments in their communities/countries.
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