SDG Initiative 50 Countries Eligible

$120,000 USD in scholarships
for the 50 poorest countries
— an SDG commitment registered with UN DESA.

We grant $120,000 USD in scholarships for citizens of the 50 poorest countries in the world — enabling access to world-class, internationally recognized professional certifications.

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$120,000

Total scholarship value

Eligible countries

SDG 8

UN Goal

United Nations

SDG Goal 8

Decent Work &
Economic Growth

SDG Partner · registered with UN DESA

Listed on the UN DESA SDG
Partnerships Platform

United Nations SDG Goal 8

IBQMI® supports the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

SDG 8 aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. As an internationally recognized institution, IBQMI® fully supports these objectives.

Our scholarship programs are designed to foster skills development and promote lifelong learning — enhancing employability and supporting job creation in the world’s most economically challenged communities.

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Listed on UN DESA SDG Platform

IBQMI® SDG initiatives are officially listed on the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs SDG Partnerships Platform.

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ISO 26000:2010 Aligned

IBQMI® aligns its operations with ISO 26000:2010 — the international standard for social responsibility — going beyond legal compliance.

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Anti-Slavery Policy

IBQMI® management has signed a comprehensive Anti-Slavery Policy Statement — a firm organizational commitment against forced labor and human trafficking.

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How It Works

A scholarship designed to be accessible — not bureaucratic.

What it is

The IBQMI® Scholarship is a globally recognized initiative that provides full enrollment grants for individuals from the 50 poorest countries — covering the cost of IBQMI® professional certifications entirely.

Who it’s for

Citizens of any of the 50 eligible countries, selected by GDP per capita at Purchasing Power Parity. If you reside in one of these countries, you are eligible to apply. No other prerequisites.

How to apply

Fill out the application form with your name and physical address. Our team reviews applications and grants scholarships to approved applicants. The process is intentionally simple and accessible.

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Why GDP at Purchasing Power Parity?

Eligibility is determined using GDP (PPP) — the economic measure preferred by most economists to compare living standards across nations. It accounts for the relative cost of living and inflation, rather than raw exchange rates, ensuring scholarships go where the impact is greatest.

Eligibility

50 countries whose citizens can apply.

Citizens of these countries are eligible to apply for a full IBQMI® scholarship, determined by GDP per capita at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). Search below to check if your country is included.

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Benin

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Cameroon

Central African Rep.

Chad

Comoros

Congo Dem. Rep.

Côte D'Ivoire

Djibouti

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Haiti

Kenya

Kiribati

Kyrgyz Republic

Lesotho

Liberia

Madagascar

Malawi

Mali

Marshall Islands

Mauritania

Micronesia

Mozambique

Nepal

Niger

Papua New Guinea

Rwanda

Sao Tome And Principe

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Solomon Islands

South Sudan

Sudan

Tajikistan

Tanzania

Togo

Uganda

Vanuatu

Yemen

Zambia

Zimbabwe

List based on GDP per capita (PPP) as of publication date. IBQMI® reserves the right to update eligibility criteria. The content of this scholarship does not reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States.

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Education has the power to transform communities.

If you are a citizen of one of the 50 eligible countries, fill out the application form below with your name and physical address. Our team will review your application and get back to you with next steps.

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Scholarship Application

Open to citizens of the 50 eligible countries. Fill in your details — our team reviews every application personally and will get back to you with next steps.

How it works

Submit your application with name, country and physical address.
Our team verifies eligibility (citizens of the 50 eligible countries).
You receive your decision and enrollment instructions by e-mail.

The commitment

This scholarship program is IBQMI®’s registered commitment on the SDG Actions Platform of the United Nations (#SDGAction43503), supporting Goal 8 — Decent Work and Economic Growth.

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$120,000 USD in scholarshipsfor the 50 poorest countries— an SDG commitment registered with UN DESA.