Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

The Agha Khan Foundation grants a limited variety of scholarships annually for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who haven't any alternative means of funding their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant 50% loan basis through a competitive application method once a year.

The Foundation provides priority to requests for Master’s level courses however is willing to consider applications for the Ph.D. programs. Applications for short-term courses aren't considered.

Eligibility Criteria/ Scholarship Guidelines

Geographic Scope

The Foundation accepts applications from nationals of the subsequent countries: India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Syria, Uganda, Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania, and Mozambique. In Portugal, France, USA, UK, and Canada, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one amongst the above-developing countries, have an interest in development-related studies and who haven't any alternative means of funding their education.

Residency Requirement

The Foundation only accepts applications of eligible nationals listed above who are residing in one of the countries where there are local Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), or Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) offices which process applications and interview candidates.

Age Limit

Priority is given to students under 30 years of age.

Value
The Foundation aid students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The price of travel isn't enclosed in AKF scholarships. Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which should be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is 5 years, starting 6 months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation.

Deadline
March 31

Validity
Funding for the Ph.D. program is simply provided for the first 2 years of study, after that the scholars are expected to find alternative sources of assistance.