This program is unique as the IDB scholarship is a grant from the IDB to the Muslim community and is offered as an interest-free loan to the students, to be refunded in easy installments, for the future use of other needy students in the community. Five scholarships of $15,000 each year for four years will be awarded to Muslim students in the fields of any Medicine group (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine), or Engineering group (all Engineering fields including Computer and Communications Engineering), Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry and Food Technology based on merit, academic achievement, and demonstrated financial need. ELIGIBILITY: High school diploma or G.E.D. with strong grades in Language (English or French) and Science subjects Demonstrated financial need and inability to pay education expenses Not in receipt of any other scholarship Must be willing to repay the loan (in easy installments) to a local Education Trust or registered body/organization in the country named by the IDB after the completion of their studies and gainful employment.