Call for New Applications for the IsDB-Türkiye Scholarships International Joint Scholarship Programme For Academic Year 2021-22

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Türkiye Scholarships are delighted to announce the call for new applications for the Year 2021-2022 on 15 March 2021.

The jointly funded scholarship programme is awarded to successful candidates for studies in most reputable universities in Turkey, effective September 2021.

The Programme is designed to provide educational opportunities for the academically meritorious students from member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries to pursue a full-time study for Undergraduate, Masters’ and PhD degree aiming to build the right competencies required with a special focus on sustainability sciences to empower communities and to assist them in achieving their national and global development plans including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The scholarship covers tuition fees, living allowance, accommodation, health insurance, and round-trip air-ticket.

Most programmes in Turkish universities are instructed in Turkish language. However, candidate who wish to study in English medium of instructions must provide evidence of language proficiency (TOEFL or other equivalent certificates). Most of these programmes require international admission test scores, such as GRE, GMAT, SAT etc. Candidates must check the language of instruction while selecting the programme in the application system.

For more information about the programme features, criteria, fields of study and conditions, candidate should visit the IsDB Scholarship Website (www.isdb.org/scholarships).

Eligible candidates must apply for the programme through Türkiye Scholarships website (www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr).

TIMETABLE FOR APPLICATIONS

15th March 2021	The Scholarship Portal opens for applications
15th April 2021	Deadline for the Applications
April-May 2021	Review of Applications
June-July 2021	Interviews for short-listed Applicants
August 2021	Announcement of Results
September 2021	Students’ Onboarding (Visa and Travel to Turkey)