Scholarships – Islamic Development Bank.
The Islamic Development Bank fund and implement its scholarship programs as part of its overall effort in the development of human resources of its member countries and those of the Muslim communities in non-member countries. There are three scholarship programs offered by IDB:
- Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries
- M.Sc Scholarship Program in Science and Technology for IDB Least Developed Member Countries
- Merit Scholarship Program for High Technology
1. (SPMC)
IDB Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries.
1. Introduction.
The Program was launched in 1404H (1983G), named “The IDB Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries” (SPMC), with the objective of the Program is to improve the socio-economic conditions and to preserve the cultural and religious identities of Muslim Communities in Non-member Countries through developing their human capital resources.
The Program provides scholarship to the academically meritorious but financially needy young Muslim students to pursue undergraduate or first-degree study in professional courses.
The concept of the Program is to build a team of professional and committed Muslims as a tool for the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of their communities. Under this Program, the scholarships are given as interest-free loan to the students but grants to the communities to which they belong. After graduation and gainful employment, all graduates are obliged to repay their loan amount to the community (IDB Local Trusts) for recycling and awarding additional scholarships to the local needy students.
Place of study and benefits.
Consistent with the concept of the Program, students must get admission or be in the first year in their own countries. The Program covers all relevant expenses during students’ study period, including tuition fees, health and living costs as determined by the IDB.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the student/applicant must be able to meet the following basic criteria:
- Age not over 24 years.
- Completed senior secondary / pre-university education with good grades in major science subjects and language of instruction.
- Secured admission in one of the disciplines covered under the Program at a recognized college or university in their own countries (for in-country study).
- Not in receipt of any other scholarship.
- Committed and needy Muslim.
- Recommended by the Counterpart Organization.
Annual Time-table
The Program is announced through the Counterpart Organizations in beneficiary countries and follows a 12-month cycle of academic and logistic activities every year. The schedule is drawn on the basis of academic calendars of universities and institutions where IDB students will study. The timetable is as follows:
January: Announcement
June – December: Deadline for submission of applicationns to the IDBÂ (for in-country studies)
May-July: Deadline for submission to the IDB (for abroad studies)
Note: Applications must be submitted to the Counterpart Organization and not directly to the IDB.
How to apply
In countries, where the Program is being implemented, inquiries can be made and application form obtained from Counterpart Organization in the country.
In a country, where the Program has not yet been implemented, inquiries may be directed to the Scholarship Division, Department of Communities in Non-Member Countries, IDB.
Selection procedures
Each year, the Program follows the following selection procedures:
- The Counterpart Organization announces the Program in the country and invites applications from potential candidates who fulfill the criteria of the Program.
- The Scholarship Selection Committee (SSC) conducts the interviews of eligible candidates and recommends them through the Counterpart Organization to the IDB.
- The IDB makes the final selection and informs the Counterpart Organizations.
Obligations of the partners
i. Counterpart Organization (CPO)
- Signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the IDB.
- Carries-out all responsibilities/tasks requested by the IDB.
- Submits activities reports to the IDB.
ii. IDB Education Trust (IET)
- Maintains the graduates’ financial and non-financial records.
- Recovers and recycles the repayments by graduates.
- Submits activities reports to the IDB.
iii. Honorary Student’s Counsellor (HSC)
- Supports the students, the Counterpart Organization, the IDB Education Trust and the IDB Graduates’ Associations.
- Implements the Guidance and Counselling and Post-Study Activities.
- Submits the activities reports to the IDB (and CPO if applicable).
iv.IDB Graduates’ Association (IGA)
- Mobilizes and organizes the graduates under the IDB Graduates’ Association.
- Undertakes Community Service Activities.
- Submits activities reports to the HSC/CPO and IDB.
v.Beneficiaries (students)
- Sign the Surety Bond giving commitment to studies, and to participate in Community Development Program (CDP).
- Study full-time without interruption and provide the IDB with periodic official academic reports.
- Respect the laws of the country of study and maintain good personal and professional conduct consistent with the overall mission of the IDB.
- After graduation, report and join IDB Graduate Association and participate in their community service activities and after a gainful employment, start repayment of the loan to the local IDB Education Trust.
Name and address of Indian Counterpart Organization.
Muslim Education Trust
E-3, Abul Fazl Enclave,
Jamia Nagar, New Delhi
INDIA.
Phone Off.: 91 11 26957004; 26941354;
65738725; 26941028
Tele/Fax: 91 11 26949076; 26929354
Email: sitdelhi@rediffmail.com
metdelhi@rediffmail.com
sitdelhi@yahoo.com
2. M.Sc Scholarship Program in Science and Technology for IDB Least Developed Member Countries (M.Sc.)
· Introduction
The Program was launched in 1419 H/1998 named “The IDB M.Sc. Scholarship Program” for Eligible Member Countries, with the objective is to assist Eligible Member Countries in the development of their human resources in science and technology that are both relevant and necessary for their socio-economic development. The Program is open only to students from the 20 Eligible Member Countries. The list is at the end of this section.
· Place of study
Selected candidates are to pursue their study at reputable institutions of study in member countries only.
· Benefits
The scholarship covers the following benefits and entitlements:
· All academic expenses
· Living allowances
· Health Insurance
· Round trip air-tickets to and from place of study
· Conference Participation allowance
· Computer allowance
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Annual Time-table
The Program is announced every year through the IDB Governors’ Offices in the countries concerned. The timetable is as follows:
September – Announcement of the Program
December 31 – Deadline for submission of applications to the Office of H.E. the IDB Governor for your country
How to apply
Application form can be downloaded (hyperlink). The applications must be submitted to the Office of the IDB Governor for the country. It is the Office of the IDB Governor that will forward the applications to the IDB and not the individual applicants or the nominating institutions. Applications sent directly to the IDB will not be considered.
3. Merit Scholarship Program for High Technology (MSP)
Introduction
The Program was launched in 1413H (1992), named ‘The IDB Merit Scholarship Program for High Technology’ (MSP).
Objective and Scope
The objective of the program is to develop technically qualified human resources in the IDB member countries by providing scholarships to promising and outstanding scholars and researchers to undertake advanced studies and research in the fields of applied science and technology needed for the development of the member countries.
The Program offers scholarships for study and research at two levels: (i) 3-year Ph.D. study/ research, and (ii) 6-12 months of Post-Doctoral research.
Concept
The concept is to assist the needs of the IDB member countries and their institutions in developing high quality and hi-tech human resources in science and technology areas that they are lacking but crucial for their development.
Fields of Study
Fields of studies under the program are determined by the priority needs of the country’s development in science and technology sectors and to supplement the IDB vision 1440H. Current focus is thus on the following fields of studies:
Health/medicine, Agriculture/Food production, Water Resources/ Desertification, Energy/Infrastructure Development, Nanotechnology, Development-focused ICT, and pure Science subjects.
Place of Study
The selected candidates are to pursue their research and study at the top most reputable academic and research institutions worldwide.
Benefits
The scholarship covers the following benefits and entitlements:
- All academic expenses
- Living allowances
- Health Insurance
- Round trip air-tickets to and from place of study
- Conference Participation allowance
- Scientific Paper preparation allowance
- Computer allowance (for Ph.D. only)
- Family allowance (for Ph.D. only)
Annual time-table
The Program is announced through the IDB Governors’ Offices in the countries concerned by the following annual time-table:
September – Announcement of the Program
December 31 – Deadline for submission of applications to IDB Governor’s Office
How to apply
Download the application form for 3-Year Ph.D. Study or application form for Post-Doctoral Research. The applications must be submitted through the nominating institutions to the Office of the IDB Governor for the country. It is the Office of the IDB Governor that will forward the applications to the IDB and not the individual applicants or the nominating institutions. As for Egypt, applications should be forwarded through the Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt instead of Office of the IDB Governor. Applications sent directly to the IDB will not be considered.
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