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Organization : Muslim Education Trust
Scholarship Name : IDB Scholarship Program 2015
Applicable For : 10+2 Passed Students
Applicable States : All India
Application Last Date : 15th August, 2015

Website : metdelhi.org/idb-scholarship/
Application Form : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/2765-idbform.pdf

IDB Scholarship Program :

The Islamic Development Bank Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in order to improve the socio-economic conditions of the Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries around the world and to make meaningful contributions to the development of their countries, launched its scholarship program in 1983.

Update:

MET Delhi IDB Scholarship Program 2017 : www.scholarships.net.in/13294.html

The Bank is trying to assist and develop the potentialities of Muslim students by awarding scholarships to the scholars who are unable to pursue studies due to financial difficulties. The program is now in operation in 48 countries.

Objective of the Program :
The objective of the program is to provide opportunities for the academically meritorious and financially needy students to pursue studies in professional degree courses in the approved areas in order to become competent professionals with dedication and commitment to the development of the community and the country.

Nature of the Program:
The scholarship is an interest-free loan (qard-e-hasan) to students. It covers cost of living, clothing, books, tuition fees. Recipients are therefore required to refund the scholarship in easy installments after expiry of one year of the completion of graduation or after settling down in profession whichever is earlier. The entire loan is to be refunded fully within 5(five) years after graduation.

This is necessary because the scholarship is a grant from the Bank to the local community to enable it to sustain into the future to benefit deserving students to enjoy the same educational opportunity.

Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to students who are meritorious but financially needy and have passed SSC (10+2) examination and are desirous of pursuing undergraduate professional studies in session 2014-2015 in one of the fields of study approved under the program. The Master Degree Courses and the students going abroad for study do not fall within the purview of this program. Students joining Degree Courses after Diploma will not be considered for scholarship.

To Qualify for Scholarships, Students:
** Must have secured minimum 60 % marks in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics in SSC (10+2) examination except for students from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu who should have 70% in the aggregate in above four subjects.
** Applicants for admission to BBA + MBA (integrated course) 4 / 5 years and LAW should have scored minimum 60% marks in English and optional/elective subjects in SSC (10+2).
** Age not over 24 years and not in receipt of any other scholarship.
** Students or their parents are financially weak and unable to pay for their education.
** Not opting for payment or self financing seats.
** Promise to serve their community and country on completion of their studies.

Approved areas of study under the Program:
Bachelor’ s Degree Courses in Medicine (All branches including Ayurveda, Unani & Homeopathy) Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Lab Technician, Bio-Technology and Microbiology, Engineering (all branches) Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Food Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Law.

How to complete the Application form :
1. Application must be in typed form or written clearly with ink in block letters and be prepared TWO SETS with all supporting documents.
2. All information must be provided in English. Please attach certified translation of any document not in English.
3. All information requested must be provided; otherwise may not be processed.
4. Indicate your State of Domicile: e.g. Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu etc on the first page of Application Form.

Original Application Form duly completed along with a duplicate copy with all required documents should be submitted to:
The Chairman, Muslim Education Trust
E-3, Abul Fazl Enclave,
Jamia Nagar,
New Delhi-110025,

Tel: 011-26957004, 26941354.

Documents Required:
1. Attested copies of the SSC (Class X) & SSSC (10+2) Mark sheets and Certificates.
2. Attested copy of Birth Certificate if not mentioned in Xth class documents.
3. Copy of the Fee deposit receipt issued from the College/Institution as Proof of date of admission.
4. Income certificate/ Pay slip of Father/Guardian.
5. Two passport size photographs (35mm x 35mm) with name & state on its back side.
6. One self- addressed envelope of 9 inches x 4 inches size with Rs.22/= postage affixed on it.

Note:
If not admitted at the time of the submission of the application form applicants will have to submit the proof of admission immediately to the MET Delhi office after securing admission mentioning State of Domicile but definitely before the interviews.

Pre-Selection Program and Interview:
The shortlisted students on the basis of their performance in SSSC (Class XII) examination will be called to attend Pre-Selection Program and Interview at the centre in their respective state/region. Places of Pre-Selection interview will be announce in due course.

Selection Procedure:

On the completion of Pre-Selection Interviews at all centers, state wise merit list of the candidates interviewed will be prepared on the basis of the careful assessment of their Academic Achievement, Financial need (FN) and Islamic Knowledge & Commitment to their Community.

A total of 100 marks will be allocated as follows:
(a) 70 % of the marks obtained in 4 Subjects i.e. English , Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology in 10+2 examination
(b) 20 % for Financial Need
(c) 10 % for Islamic Knowledge & Commitment to Community

Shortlisted applications and the lists of Interviews marks will be submitted to the Scholarship Division, IDB, Jeddah. They will study application forms and interview results and decide final selection.

The selected students will receive in equivalent Indian Rupees a monthly stipend @ 75 US dollars & 225 US dollars as books and clothes allowances per year from the month in which the IDB finalizes the selection till the final examination of the course subject to satisfactory performance in each semester/annual examination. No stipend will be given during the internship period.

In turn, the students will have to sign Bond and Agreement documents making commitment to:
** Accept all the rules and regulations of the scholarship program.
** Refund the scholarship loan within 5(five) years after graduation.
** Register with All India Graduate Association (AIGA).
** Contribute to the development of the community and the country, individually and collectively under the platform of AIGA and with some other NGOs.
** Throughout the period of scholarship they must attend all counseling meetings.

Guidance and Counseling Activities:
Guidance and Counseling Program is an integral part of the IDB Scholarship Program. The aim of the IDB is not only to assist scholars for pursuing professional studies but also to develop their personality and professional skills by arranging various programs so that the scholars may become Committed Muslims and Competent Professionals and be able to serve the community and the country.

Therefore, in order to assist MET in implementing the Guidance and Counseling Activities, Six Honorary Students Counselors (HSCs) have been appointed. It is therefore necessary for the students selected under the program to remain in touch with the HSC of their respective zone and comply with his instructions. Non-cooperative attitude with the Guidance and Counseling Activities shall result in suspension or cancellation of the scholarship.

Important Notes:
1. Candidates invited for Interview are required to show their call letter & original certificates at the time of the interview. Students coming without call letter will not be allowed for interview, No TA is given.
2. Giving false information may result in either cancellation of already approved application or termination of scholarship.
3. As and when the change in your mailing address occurs. MET should be informed immediately for quick and timely communication. In case, change in address is not informed or proper and complete address for correspondence at the Town/City of the study is not provided, MET will not be responsible for delay in delivery of letters or missing in post by any reason.
4. All inquiries about the program should be addressed to: MUSLIM EDUCATION TRUST, E-3, Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi- 110025, the designated IDB Counterpart for Scholarship Program in INDIA or to the organization or person mentioned in the advertisement of the program.
5. Last date of submission of application form is 15th August 2015.