Great news! The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program (ISP), established by His Highness the Aga Khan, invites applications from talented and outstanding students in developing countries who lack the financial means to pursue full-time postgraduate studies at reputable higher education institutions.
The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program (ISP) is available in various countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Egypt, France, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Portugal, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the USA.
Annually, the Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship a limited number of postgraduate scholarships to exceptional students in specific developing countries who face financial constraints. The primary objective is to empower them as proficient scholars and leaders, preparing them for roles, primarily within the AKDN. Scholarships are granted on a 50/50 grant or loan basis, distributed once a year in June or July through a competitive application process.
While the Aga Khan Foundation prioritizes Master’s-level course requests, it will also consider PhD applications from exceptionally recommended students requiring a doctoral degree to fulfill their career aspirations in academics or research. It’s important to note that short-term course applications and submissions from students already enrolled in their studies are not considered. Take advantage of this opportunity to propel your academic and leadership journey with the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program.
Scholarship Highlights
- Study Level: Masters, PhD
- Organization: Aga Khan Foundation
- Study in: Any highly reputable university except universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland
- Award: Fully Funded
- Program Period: According to chosen university
- Application Deadline: Applications for the 2024-2025 award cycle will open in early January 2024 and close on 31 March 2024.
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Courses Offered:
- Health
- Education
- Culture
- Rural development
- Institution building
- Economic development
- Agriculture and food security
- Civil society
- Enterprise development
- Financial inclusion
- Habitat
- Historic cities
- Humanitarian assistance
- Industrial development
- Infrastructure development
- Media
- Music
- Tourism promotion
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Scholarship Benefits
The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program provide the recipient with the following benefits:
- The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only.
- Funding for PhD programs is only provided for the first two years of study, after which the students are expected to find alternative sources of assistance.
- Financial assistance is provided according to the needs of students.
- Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum.
- Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.
Loan Conditions
Half of the scholarship amount is considered a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is five years and starts six months after the Aga Khan Foundation-funded study period.
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Eligibility for the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program
To qualify for The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program, candidates must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Required Language: As per chosen institute requirement.
- Eligible Countries: The Foundation accepts applications from nationals of the following countries:
- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Egypt, France, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Portugal, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the USA.
- *Note: in Canada, France, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the above developing countries, are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.
- Consistently excellent academic records.
- Genuine financial need. Financial assistance is provided according to the needs of students, but the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program (ISP) must be considered a resource of last resort. Applicants must demonstrate that they have explored and secured multiple sources of funding. The award funding need is determined individually, by deducting from the eligible student expenses, the total of other grants, loans (if any), parental contribution and student employment income. All students are encouraged to try to reduce the amount requested from the Foundation by applying to other sources of assistance as well.
- Admission to a reputable postgraduate institution of higher learning. The program gives priority to Master’s degree courses but also considers applications for PhD studies. Local/regional universities and distance learning programs are acceptable for the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program (ISP) funding, if the quality of the courses is maintained.
- Strong professional experience, extracurricular achievements, volunteer contributions and leadership skills.
- Admission to a highly reputable university or program of study.
- Relevance of the field of study to AKDN’s focus areas.
- Demonstrating thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans,
- Their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment.
- Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.
- Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.
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How to Apply for the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program:
- You should have an offer to study at the chosen university.
- Obtain application form from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in the country of your current residence.
- Sent the completed application to the agency from which it was obtained. They should not be sent to Geneva.
Contacts by Country
Please use the email or mailing address for the country where you currently live. If an email address is not available for the country where you live, then the The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program is not available there.
- Afghanistan: nabi.badakhsh@akdn.org, tel: 0093-790-022-125
- Bangladesh: motilal.hazra@akdn.org, akf.bangladesh@akdn.org, tel: (+880) 9606111000
- Canada: akf.isp@iicanada.net, info@akfc.ca, tel: (613) 2372532
- Egypt: iman.zaki@akdn.org, tel: (2) 02 2506 1570
- France: akeb@franceinstitutions.org
- India: scholarship.esc@djtrust.org, 2023.akfispindia@gmail.com, tel: (11) 47399700
- Kenya: scholarships@akfea.org, tel: + 254 730 717 000
- Kyrgyz Republic: akf.hr.kg@akdn.org, tel: +996 312 97 62 47
- Madagascar: osdrm.akfmg@akdn.org
- Mozambique: akf.mozambique@akdn.org, tel: (21) 490 515/519
- Pakistan: akfisp.pak@akdn.org, tel: (51) 111-253-254
- Portugal: akfportugal@akdn.org, tel: (21) 3949110
- Syria: akeb.syria@gmail.com, tel: (11) 3343610/11
- Tajikistan: scholarship.akftjk@akdn.org, tel: (37) 2277650
- Tanzania: info.afktz@akdn.org, tel: (22) 2668651
- Uganda: akf.uganda@akdn.org
- United States of America: akfisp@usaji.org, scholarships.akfusa@akdn.org, tel: (202) 2932537
