Maldives Zakat House has opened applications for its higher education scholarship programme for postgraduate studies in the Maldives and overseas.

The scholarship scheme offers opportunities for Maldivian students to pursue Master's (Level 9) and Doctoral (Level 10) studies in a range of Islamic disciplines, including Islamic Shariah, Qur'anic Sciences, Islamic Education, Islamic Research and Publications, Islamic Journalism, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, and Islamic Leadership and Management.

Zakat House said applicants may also submit proposals for fields of study outside the listed disciplines, provided they can demonstrate how the proposed area of study would contribute to the development and advancement of Maldivian Islamic society.

A total of 30 scholarships are available under the programme, including 10 scholarships for studies within the Maldives and 20 scholarships for studies abroad.

In addition, the programme includes special scholarship opportunities. These include five stipend-based scholarships for Maldivian students currently studying in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as well as five scholarships aimed at training female doctors in fields related to women's health.

Applications for the scholarship programme must be submitted via email [email protected] by 2:00 p.m. on 16 July 2026.

According to Zakat House, applicants proposing alternative fields of study are required to submit a proposal using the template provided with the scholarship announcement.