OFID Scholarship Award
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 6
- Components
- L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Deadline
- May–August
Last verified: 2026-03
About OFID Scholarship Award
The OFID (OPEC Fund for International Development) Scholarship Award supports students from developing countries pursuing postgraduate studies in a developing country other than their own. The scholarship provides up to $50,000 to cover tuition, living expenses, and books.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1OFID requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. The requirement is moderate, but strong scores improve your competitiveness since the scholarship receives applications from many developing nations.
- 2Apply between May and August. Note the unique requirement: you must study in a developing country different from your home country. Research eligible institutions and their IELTS requirements early.
- 3The scholarship focuses on development-relevant fields. Practice IELTS Reading with academic texts on economics, development, and international relations to build relevant vocabulary.
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