Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies.
The aim of the scholarship is to aid develop effective scholars and leaders and to prepare them for employment. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, only in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a PhD for the fulfilment of their career objectives.
Targeted Countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique.
Course Level: Master degree programme and PhD depending on recommendation and need.
Scholarship Value
The Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant and 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July.
Also see International Students’ Scholarships at University of Maryland Baltimore
Eligibility Criteria
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, 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.
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 which process applications and interview candidates.
Age Limit
Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.
How to Apply
Application Form are to be collected from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in their countries of current residence. This form is to be completed and returned to the agency from which the form was obtained before deadline.
Deadline: 31st March, 2020.
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