The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships welcome applications, from students who wish to pursue a masters degree at any university excluding institutions, in the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland.
The Aga Khan Foundation offers a number of scholarships every year to students, from specific developing countries. These scholarships aim to support students who lack the means to finance their postgraduate studies. The goal is to foster the development of scholars and leaders who can contribute effectively within the AKDN. The selection process for these scholarships is competitive. Takes place once a year in June or July.
While the Foundation primarily prioritizes applications for Masters level programs it is open to considering requests for PhD programs, from students who receive recommendations from their professors and require a doctoral degree to achieve their career goals whether in academia or research oriented fields.
We do not accept applications, for short term courses. We also do not consider applications, from students who have already commenced their studies.
Scholarship Summary
- Degree Level; Masters or PhD
- University; Aga Khan Foundation
- States; Any institution except universities located in the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland.
- Program Duration; As, per the duration specified by the chosen university.
- Application Deadline; March 31st, 2024 (The application cycle, for 2024 2025 will begin in January 2024).
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
Scholarship Coverage
- The Foundation offers support to students, for their tuition fees and living expenses.
- For PhD programs funding is available for the two years of study. Afterwards students are encouraged to explore options for assistance.
- Financial aid is provided based on the needs of students.
- Applicants are encouraged to seek funding, from sources in order to minimize the amount requested from the Foundation.
- Priority is given to applicants who have already secured some funding from sources.
Eligibility Criteria
- Language Requirement; As, per the requirements of the chosen institute.
- Eligible Countries; The Foundation welcomes applications from individuals who are nationals of the following countries; Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique. For applicants in France, Portugal, the UK, the USA and Canada to be eligible for consideration under this program they must meet the criteria; being originally from one of the mentioned developing countries; having a genuine interest in development related studies; and lacking other means of financial support for their education.
- Outstanding academic records are essential.
- Demonstrating need is crucial.
- Admission to a university or program of study is required.
- The relevance of the field of study to AKDNs focus areas will be taken into account.
- Applicants should provide evidence of thought out and coherent career plans. Additionally highlighting their curricular interests and achievements would be beneficial. Evaluations will also consider their potential to achieve their goals and succeed in an environment.
- Applicants are expected to possess some years of work experience in their field of interest.
- Preference will be given to students who are, under 30 years old.
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