The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme-2024-25
Overview
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) provides an opportunity for exceptional scholars from selected countries to pursue postgraduate education when they have no other means of financing their studies. Established in 1969 by His Highness the Aga Khan, the AKF ISP has supported over 1,000 students to date.
Award recipients are selected through a global, annual, and competitive application process. The AKF ISP offers a limited number of new awards in each cycle. Applications for the 2024-2025 award cycle will open in early January 2024 and close on March 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an AKF ISP award, candidates must:
- Have excellent academic records.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/professional experience.
- Demonstrate genuine financial need.
- Develop a thoughtful, reliable, multi-source funding plan.
- Be admitted to a reputable postgraduate institution.
- Possess strong leadership potential, professional experience, extracurricular and/or entrepreneurial achievements, and volunteer contributions.
Note: Preference is given to young professionals under 30 years of age.
Application Process
Applications are handled by local units of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), or Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB). Applicants should contact the appropriate country-level entity to request an application form. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Award Conditions
AKF ISP awards are structured as half grant and half loan, where recipients need to repay 50 percent of the award amount. Scholarships for Master’s studies cover the entire duration of the degree course, while for PhD students, scholarships are awarded for the first two years, after which recipients are expected to find funding from alternative sources.
The award covers tuition fees and living expenses but does not include international travel, clothing, furniture, or living expenses for family members.
In order to maintain an AKF ISP award, recipients need to demonstrate good academic standing and ongoing financial need during the postgraduate program.
Contacts by Country
Please use the contact details for the country where you currently reside. If a country is not listed, the AKF ISP is not available there.
Examples of Other Scholarships and Financial Assistant
For further details, visit the Aga Khan Foundation’s website or contact the relevant country office.
Note: This is a summary. For comprehensive information, please refer to the official AKF ISP documentation.
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