Applicants are welcome to apply for the IsDB-ISFD Vocational Education Training (VET) programme. The programme aims provide youths an opportunity to receive a Vocational Education and Training at public/government institution/vocational training centers. This will equip them with knowledge, skills and competences to contribute to the development of their countries.
The Programme is fully funded by the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), with the specific aim of reducing poverty in it 21 LDMCs Member Countries by training their human resources.
Programme Details
- Host Institution: Public/government institution/vocational training centers.
- Fields of Study: More than 118 fields are available. Please check the official page for more detail.
- Number of awards: Not specified.
- Duration: The necessary period for the completion of the applicant’s programme.
- Target group: Open to Citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somali, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Yemen.
IsDB-ISFD Vocational Education Training Benefits
The the IsDB-ISFD Vocational Education Training programme will provide successful applicants with the following benefits:
- Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living of the country of study;
- Tuition fees, if any, subject to IsDB’s approval;
- Cost of medical treatment at university/government hospital;
- Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on completion of study) and installation and equipment allowance for the students selected to study abroad at partnered universities/countries.
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IsDB-ISFD Vocational Education Training Eligibility
The Programme is open for candidates that have the following profile:
- Citizens of any of the 21 IsDB LDMCs mentioned above;
- Completed high school with minimum good grades in major subjects;
- Not in receipt of any other scholarship; and
- Be medically fit and willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
Application instructions
Eligible candidates who would like to apply for the IsDB-ISFD Vocational Education Training should click on the apply button bellow and follow instruction to fill the form and submit their applications.
Selected students must obtain admissions in one of the approved fields of study at one of the top public/government universities in their own countries. In case of unavailability of fields of study in their home countries, they can seek admission in member countries having agreement with the IsDB, i.e. Malaysia, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, National University of Uzbekistan and Tashkent University of Information Technologies.
The deadline for submitting your application is February 28th, 2020. For more details on the IsDB-ISFD Vocational Education Training programme, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.