Aga Khan Foundation
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 17 Mar 2023 (annual)
Study in: any Country
Course starts 2023
Brief description:
Outstanding postgraduate students from developing nations who are in need of financial assistance are given a small number of scholarships each year by the Aga Khan Foundation. Through a competitive application process, scholarships are given out on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis once a year.
Host Institution(s):
any recognized college or university, including those that offer postgraduate degrees.
Subject of study:
Although the Foundation is open to applications for Ph.D. programs, requests for Master’s level courses are given preference. Short-term course applications are not taken into consideration.
Target audience:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada*, Egypt, France*, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Portugal*, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and USA* nationals are among those who qualify.
*Note: In Canada, France, Portugal, and the United States, applications are accepted from people who are natives of one of the aforementioned poor nations, are interested in studies relevant to development, and have no other means of financing their education.
Scholarship worth, components, and length:
The Foundation only helps students with living and tuition expenses. Travel expenses are not covered by AKF scholarships.
For the full length of the degree program, scholarships for master’s studies are offered. Only the first two years of study are financially supported for Ph.D. programs; following that, students are expected to find other means of funding.
A 5% yearly service charge must be added to the scholarship’s loan portion, which makes up half of the total award. The loan agreement must have a guarantee as a co-signer. Five years are required for repayment, beginning six months following the Aga Khan Foundation-funded study time.
Eligibility Criteria:
Geographical Area
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada*, Egypt, France*, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Portugal*, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the USA* are among the nations from which the Foundation accepts applications.
*Note: In Canada, France, Portugal, and the United States, applications are accepted from people who are natives of one of the aforementioned poor nations, are interested in studies relevant to development, and have no other means of financing their education.
requirement for residency
Only the qualified nationalities stated above who reside in a nation with a local Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), or Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) office that processes applications and conducts interviews are eligible to apply to the Foundation.
Age Limit
Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.
Application instructions:
For internal due dates and requirements, applicants are recommended to get in touch with the local offices as these may differ from country to country. Applications that have been completed should be submitted back to the organization where the form was acquired. They must not be transported to Geneva. Although there may be earlier internal deadlines in some nations, the application deadline is March 17, 2023.
For comprehensive instructions on how to apply for this scholarship, it is crucial to visit the official website (link provided below).
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.akdn.org/our-agencies/aga-khan-foundation/international-scholarship-programme