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Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships 2023 Application Guide

January 18, 2023 by editor
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships are open for international students to pursue their master degree in any highly reputable university except universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland.

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies, in order to develop effective scholars and leaders and to prepare them for employment, primarily within the AKDN.

Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July.

The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, only in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a PhD for the fulfilment of their career objectives (academic or research oriented).

Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.

Scholarship Summary

  • Level of Study: Masters, PhD
  • Institution(s): Aga Khan Foundation
  • Study in: Any highly reputable university except universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland
  • Program Period: According to chosen university
  • Deadline: March 31, 2023

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 Coverage

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships provides 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 as 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, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria got Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships

To qualify for Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

  • Required Language: As per chosen institute requirement.
  • Eligible Countries: The Foundation accepts applications from nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique.  In France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, 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.
  • 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 Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships:

  1. You should have an offer to study at the chosen university.
  2. Obtain application form from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in the country of your current residence.
  3. Sent the completed application to the agency from which it was obtained. They should not be sent to Geneva.

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