IsDB Internship Program 2025 (Nigeria & Saudi Arabia) – Paid Opportunity for Students and Graduates

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is inviting applications for its 2025 Internship Program. Open to final-year undergraduates, master’s, and PhD students, the program offers a monthly stipend, hands-on experience, and access to a global network of development professionals.

🗂 Internship Summary

• Host Countries: Nigeria & Saudi Arabia (Jeddah HQ)

• Program Type: Internship / Training

• Eligible Applicants: Students & recent graduates from IsDB Member Countries

• Duration: 2 to 6 months

• Funding: Paid (Monthly Stipend)

• Visa Required?: No (for Saudi Arabia applicants)

• IELTS: Not required

• Deadline: July 30, 2025

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the IsDB Internship Program, you must:

• Be from a Member Country of the Islamic Development Bank

• Fulfill at least one of the following:

  • Be a final-year undergraduate student

  • Be currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program

  • Have graduated (Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD) within the last 12 months

• Be 30 years old or younger

• Have no prior internship with IsDB or its affiliates

• Have a good command of English (spoken and written)

• Provide an official internship request letter from your school/university, signed and stamped by the registrar or graduate school

• Not require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia, if applying to the Jeddah location

🎁 Internship Benefits

• Monthly stipend for the full internship period (2–6 months)

• Hands-on experience at one of the world’s top multilateral development banks

• Exposure to real-world development work

• Mentorship and supervision from experienced professionals

• Access to training sessions and professional networks

• Work experience at the Nigeria regional office or Saudi Arabia HQ

📝 Required Documents

Prepare these before applying:

1. Updated CV

2. Transcript or graduation certificate

3. Official internship request letter from your university/college

4. Valid passport or national ID

5. Language certificate (if available) – not mandatory

6. Short motivation letter explaining why you want to intern at IsDB

🧭 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the IsDB internship application page:
   👉 https://www.isdb.org/internship (or check the current round under Careers > Internship)

2. Click “Apply Now” or the relevant Quarter 3 Internship link

3. Complete the online form with accurate personal and academic details

4. Upload all required documents in PDF format

5. Submit before the July 30, 2025 deadline

📌 Final Tip

This internship is highly competitive and opens doors to future job roles at IsDB, UN agencies, development NGOs, or international banks.

If you need help crafting your CV, motivation letter, or preparing documents, feel free to ask!