The IsDB Scholarship gives a lot of help to students. IsDB pays for many things so you can study without big financial worry. This post tells all benefits in easy words. Benefits mean what you get like school fees, monthly money, health help, and more. It also tells about give back money after study.
All facts come from official IsDB booklets and website. Benefits are same for most types but a little different by level (like bachelor’s or PhD). If you want to know who can get these benefits, read our eligibility criteria simple page. Always check www.isdb.org/scholarships for exact.
IsDB Scholarship Benefits 2026
Main Benefits for All IsDB Students
IsDB scholarship is full help. It covers big costs. You focus on study only. Here is list of main benefits:
- School fees paid – IsDB sends money straight to university. No need you pay tuition.
- Monthly stipend – Money every month for food, house rent, bus, and living. Amount changes by country where you study. Often good amount to live normal.
- Health insurance – Free doctor and hospital. Treatment at school clinic or government hospital.
- Plane tickets – Economy class ticket to go to study place and back home. Only if you study outside your country. One ticket at start, one at end.
- Start allowance – One time money when you arrive. For things like bed, kitchen stuff, or small needs.
- Books and clothes allowance – Money once a year for books, notebooks, pens, and clothes. Amount like 3 months stipend.
- Extra for family – No, scholarship is for student only. No pay for wife, husband, kids.
- Laptop or computer – No, not included. You buy own if need.
These benefits help students from poor families. Many students from Pakistan get this and study well.
Benefits by Scholarship Type – Simple Table
Benefits are a little different by type. Here is table to see easy:
| Type of Scholarship | School Fees | Monthly Stipend | Health Insurance | Plane Tickets | Books Allowance | Extra for Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Normal | Yes full | Yes good amount | Yes free | Yes if abroad | Yes yearly | No, only basic |
| SPMC Muslim Communities | Yes full | Yes good | Yes | Yes if need | Yes | No |
| IsDB-ISFD Poor Countries | Yes full | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Some for training |
| Master’s M.Sc. | Yes | Yes higher | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes for thesis |
| PhD Merit MSP | Yes | Yes high | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes for papers and meetings |
| Post-Doc MSP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes for conferences |
For more on each type, see our types of IsDB scholarships page.
Monthly Stipend – How Much Money?
Stipend is big benefit. It is money every month. Amount depends on country you study.
Examples:
- If study in Malaysia or Turkey: Often around $800 to $1200 per month. Covers food, house, small things.
- If study in home country like Pakistan: Less, maybe $500 to $800. Because living cheap.
- For master’s or PhD: A little more because research needs.
Stipend paid on time. You use for daily life. No tax in most places.
If you study abroad, learn how to manage money. Some students save a little.
Health and Medical Benefits
Health insurance is free. If sick, go to school doctor or hospital. No pay.
What it covers:
- Normal doctor visit.
- Medicine if needed.
- Hospital stay if big sick.
- Check ups.
It does not cover:
- Teeth doctor (dental) unless emergency.
- Eyes glasses unless big problem.
- Old health issues before scholarship.
If you have health problem, tell in apply. They check in our how to apply step by step page.
Travel and Plane Tickets
If your university outside home country, IsDB pays plane tickets.
- One ticket to go at start.
- One ticket to come back at end.
- Economy class only – no fancy seat.
- From home airport to study city.
No extra trips home during study. No pay for bus or train inside country.
Many students from Pakistan study in Malaysia or Turkey. Tickets help a lot.
Books, Clothes, and Start Help
At start: One time money for setup. Like buy blanket, pot, or small things. Amount like 2-3 months stipend.
Books and clothes: Every year get money. For notebooks, pens, textbooks, uniform if need.
For master’s and PhD: Extra for research books or tools.
No computer included. But you can use stipend to buy simple one.
Extra Benefits for Master’s and PhD
If master’s or PhD, more help.
- Thesis money: For print papers, surveys, or small lab things.
- Conference help: Go to meetings to show your work. IsDB pays travel if approve.
- Research allowance: Extra stipend for field work or data.
Post-doc get even more for big research.
These extras help you do good work. After, you can publish papers.
What Is Not Covered – Important to Know
Not everything free. Here list what not paid:
- Visa fees – You pay own for student visa.
- Stay permit or ID card fees.
- Family costs – No help for wife, kids, parents.
- Extra classes or courses not in degree.
- Phone bills, internet, or fun things.
- Travel home during holidays.
- Big tools like expensive camera or machine (unless research need approve).
- If you fail class, may no extra pay.
Know this before apply. Plan your money.
Give Back Money – Repayment Rules
Scholarship is not free gift. It is kind loan (Qard Hasan). No interest.
How it works:
- After finish study and get job (about 6 months later), start pay back.
- Pay small amounts every month.
- Amount depends on what IsDB paid for you.
- Pay to local IsDB trust in your country. Not to IsDB direct.
- Trust uses money for new students in same area.
Example: If scholarship $50,000 total, pay back over 10 years or more. Easy parts.
If no job long time, talk to them. Sometimes wait longer.
This way helps many more students. It is good cycle.
For more on why give back, see our homepage full guide.
Benefits for Pakistan Students – Special Notes
If you from Pakistan, benefits same as others. Pakistan is member country. Many Pakistan students get scholarship.
Examples:
- Study in Turkey: Stipend covers good life in Istanbul.
- Study in Malaysia: Warm weather, Muslim food easy.
- Health: Good hospitals in partner countries.
Pakistan students often study medicine or engineering. Benefits help family too because no big cost.
If you Pakistan and want apply, check our how to apply page for tips.
Why These Benefits Help Students
Benefits make study possible for poor smart students. Without, many cannot go university.
Students say: “IsDB paid everything, I focus learn.” Many become leaders.
Benefits also teach manage money. Stipend helps learn budget.
After, give back makes you feel good – help next generation.
For success stories, see our types page with examples.
Check Official for More
Benefits can change little by year. Download booklets from IsDB site.
- Undergraduate booklet
- Master’s booklet
- PhD Merit booklet
If meet rules from our eligibility page, prepare benefits list for your plan.
This guide tells all benefits and repayment in easy way. Good luck!