Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships 2024 (Step by Step Application Process)

Scholarship Description:

The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (ISP) was established by His Highness the Aga Khan. It's designed to support exceptionally talented students from developing countries who lack financial means to pursue full-time postgraduate studies at prestigious higher education institutions.

Annually, the Foundation offers a limited number of scholarships for postgraduate studies, aiming to cultivate capable scholars and leaders primarily for employment within the AKDN (Aga Khan Development Network). Scholarships are granted on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis and awarded through a competitive application process held once a year in June or July.

While Master's level courses receive priority, exceptional candidates highly recommended by their professors and necessitating a Ph.D. to achieve their career aspirations in academia or research-oriented fields may also be considered.

Notably, applications for short-term courses are not entertained, nor are applications from students already enrolled in their course of study.

Degree Level:

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships 2024 (Step by Step Application Process) is available to undertake Masters, PhD level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships offer the following benefits:

• Support for tuition fees and living expenses exclusively.
• Funding for PhD programs is limited to the initial two years of study; beyond this, students are expected to secure other financial aid sources.
• Financial assistance is tailored to meet the individual needs of students.
• Applicants are encouraged to seek additional funding from alternate sources to minimize reliance on the Foundation's support.
• Preference is given to applicants who have secured partial funding from other sources.

Regarding loan conditions:

• Fifty percent of the scholarship amount is considered a loan, repayable with a 5% annual service charge.
• A co-signed loan agreement necessitates a guarantor.
• Repayment spans a five-year period, commencing six months after the study period supported by the Aga Khan Foundation.

Eligible Nationalities:

• Available in countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada*, Egypt, France*, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Portugal*, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the USA*. [*Note: Canada, France, Portugal, USA accept applications from individuals originally from specified developing countries, interested in development-related studies, lacking other funding options.]
• Eligible applicants must be nationals residing in these countries and apply through local Aga Khan Foundation, Aga Khan Education Services, or Aga Khan Education Board offices.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program (ISP) conducts annual competitive applications.
• Preference is given to applicants who've explored alternative funding sources before seeking assistance from ISP.
• Emphasis on candidates under 30 years old; no consideration for short-term courses or students already in postgraduate studies or part-time programs.

Application Procedure:

Here are the application instructions for the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships:

1. Obtain acceptance to study at your preferred university.
2. Acquire the application form from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services/Boards in your current country of residence.
3. Submit the completed application to the agency from which you obtained it; avoid sending applications to Geneva.
4. For more information and detail visit the official website.
5. The 2024-2025 cycle will open in January 2024