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Fully Funded Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships 2022

Fully Funded Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships 2022

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The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Moreover, Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year.

Host Institution(s): Any university except universities in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway, and Ireland.

Field of study: The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to consider applications for PhD programs. Applications for short-term courses are not considered.

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Target group: Nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar, and Mozambique. In France, Portugal, the UK, USA, and Canada, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the above-developing countries. And, are interested in development-related studies, and who have no other means of financing their education.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships

The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships.  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.

Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan. And, 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 Required for Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships

  • Firstly, Geographic Scope:

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, the UK, USA, and Canada, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the above-developing countries. And, are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.

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  • Secondly, Residency Requirement:

The Foundation only accepts applications of eligible nationals listed above who are residing in one of the countries. Where, there are local Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), or Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) offices that process applications and interview candidates.

  • Lastly, Age Limit:

Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.

Application Instructions for Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships

Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services /Boards in their countries of current residence

Moreover, Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained. So, They should not be sent to Geneva. The deadline for submission of applications is 31 March, although in certain countries internal deadlines maybe earlier. Additionally,  Applicants are advised to contact the local offices for internal deadline dates. And, requirements as these may vary from country to country.

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Lastly, It is important to visit the official website link found below to access the application form.

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Specifications

Type of Opportunity Scholarships and Fellowships
Deadline31 March,2022
Open toAll
OrganizerAga Khan Foundation

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