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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.
Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive
application process once a year.
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), alongside its sister Aga
Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies, has implemented innovative,
community-driven solutions to development challenges for more than 45 years.
Number if Scholarship offered
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of
scholarships each year
Subject’s offered
Applicant can choose any field of study
Scholarship Duration
3 to 4 Years according to the courses
Scholarship Details
The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and
living expenses only.
The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships.
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 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. Preference is given to students under
30 years of age
Eligibility Criteria
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 which process applications and interview candidates.
Applicant must have
Excellent academic records
Genuine financial need
Admission to a highly reputable university or programme
of study
Relevance of the field of study to AKDN’s focus areas
Candidates are also evaluated on 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.
How to Apply/Download Application Form
Application forms can be obtained from AKF
offices or Aga Khan Education
Services / Boards in the applicant’s country of current
residence.
Last Date to Apply
31th March 2016
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