IsDB has different types of scholarships. Each type is for different students, different school levels, and different needs. This page tells all types in simple words. We use facts from official IsDB booklets and website.
IsDB offers scholarships to build smart students for better countries. They focus on subjects that help big goals like good health, more food, clean energy, and strong teaching.
The types started at different times. In 1983, they began with help for Muslim students outside IsDB countries. In 1992, they added PhD help for hard technology. In 1998, master’s for poor countries. In 2019, more for very poor countries with job training.
All types give full help like school fees and monthly money. You give back later like kind loan. Read more on our benefits page.
List of All IsDB Scholarship Types
Here is simple table to see all types easy:
| Type of Scholarship | School Level | Who Can Get It | Main Subjects | How Long | Extra Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Normal | Bachelor’s degree | From IsDB member countries (like Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt) | Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, farming, teaching, computers, ICT, biology tech | 4 to 6 years | Study in public schools. Must help community after finish. |
| Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities (SPMC) | Bachelor’s degree | Muslim students in non-member countries (like India, Kenya, Philippines, Ethiopia) | Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, farming, teaching, computers, ICT, biology tech | 4 years | Study in home country school. Focus on community help and development. |
| IsDB-ISFD for Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs) | Bachelor’s degree or job training (TVET) | From very poor member countries (21 LDMCs like Afghanistan, Yemen, Mali, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda) | Medicine, engineering, farming, teaching, computers, job skills like machines, crafts, social things | 3 to 4 years | For students with little money. Help basic skills and reduce poverty. |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Scholarship | Master’s degree | Mostly from poor member countries (LDMCs priority) | Smart computers (AI), biology tech, weather change, green energy, renewable things, new science | 2 years | Good for research. Prepares for PhD. Need good bachelor’s. |
| Merit Scholarship Program for High Technology (MSP) | PhD and post-doctoral research | From all IsDB member countries | Hard science, new technology, applied research, innovation (advanced engineering, scientific work) | PhD 3 years, post-doc 6 to 12 months | Need strong research plan, papers, experience. For high tech. |
| Joint Scholarships with Partners | Any level (bachelor to PhD) | Depends on partner country or school | Medicine, engineering, farming, tech, other SDG subjects | Different times | Work with places like Turkey (YTB-IsDB), Malaysia, Morocco. Co-funded. |
1. Undergraduate Normal Scholarship
This type is for bachelor’s degree. It helps students from IsDB member countries. You study 4 to 6 years in public universities.
- Subjects: Focus on medicine, engineering, farming, teaching, computers, and related like dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, ICT, biology tech.
- Goal: Make professionals who help country growth.
- Who: From member countries like Pakistan. Check if you fit on our eligibility rules simple page.
Many students from Pakistan choose this for engineering or medicine.
Official Page: https://www.isdb.org/scholarships/undergraduate
2. Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities (SPMC)
This is special for Muslim students in countries not in IsDB (non-member countries).
You study bachelor’s in home country university. Focus on same subjects as normal undergraduate.
- Goal: Help Muslim communities grow with good professionals.
- Started in 1983. For needy but smart students.
- Who: Muslim in places like India, Kenya, Philippines. Must be financially needy.
After finish, help your community.
3. IsDB-ISFD Scholarship for Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs)
This helps very poor member countries. Started in 2019 with ISFD fund.
You can do bachelor’s or job training (TVET – technical vocational).
- Subjects: Medicine, engineering, farming, teaching, job skills like machines or crafts.
- Goal: Reduce poverty. Give basic education and skills.
- Who: From 21 LDMCs like Afghanistan, Yemen, Mali. Big focus on money need.
Study in home country or nearby.
4. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Scholarship
This is for master’s degree. Mostly for poor member countries (LDMCs).
Duration 2 years. Coursework, research, or mix.
- Subjects: Advanced like AI, biology tech, climate change, green energy, new science.
- Goal: Prepare for PhD and high research.
- Who: Good bachelor’s degree. Priority LDMCs.
Need research plan.
Official Page: https://www.isdb.org/scholarships/master
5. Merit Scholarship Program for High Technology (MSP)
This is for PhD and post-doctoral research.
PhD 3 years. Post-doc 6 to 12 months.
- Subjects: Hard science, new technology, innovation.
- Goal: Make strong research in member countries.
- Who: From all member countries. Need good master’s/PhD, papers, experience.
Strong for high tech.
6. Joint Scholarships with Partners
- IsDB works with other places for extra scholarships.
- Examples: YTB-IsDB with Turkey, or with Malaysia universities.
- Any level. Subjects same as others.
- Benefits extra from partner.
- Check IsDB site for new joint programs.
Subjects for All Types – What You Can Study
All types focus on subjects that help SDGs (big world goals).
Common subjects:
- Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, health.
- Engineering (all kinds).
- Farming, food, forestry, fishery.
- Teaching and education.
- Computers, ICT, AI.
- Biology tech.
- Green energy, climate change.
- Social sciences for development.
Must match approved list in booklets.
How to Choose the Right Type
First see your level (bachelor, master, PhD). Then see your country (member or non-member, poor LDMC). Then see your subject. Check age and marks on our eligibility Criteria simple page.
If fit more than one, choose best. Read booklets for details.
Download from IsDB site:
Why These Types Help Students
Each type helps different needs. Poor countries get special help. Muslim communities get focus. High research gets merit.
- All help students study free and give back to community.
- Many success from each type.
- For benefits like money and health, see our benefits page.
- For apply steps, see our how to apply detailed guide.
- This page tells all types in easy way. Pick one that fits you!