Every year, the Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship provides fully funded postgraduate scholarships to deserving students from underdeveloped nations who are unable to afford higher education. Full tuition and living expenses for the duration of the degree program are covered by the scholarship.
The Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship was created in 1969 with the goal of giving gifted but poor individuals access to graduate school so they can have a positive impact on their communities and nations. More than 1,000 scholars from around the world have benefited from the program thus far. Academically exceptional applicants have a rare chance to pursue postsecondary education without financial hardship thanks to this award. Prospective applicants are given comprehensive information about eligibility, benefits, and the application procedure.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Have a stellar academic record.
- possess a bachelor’s degree or comparable training or work experience.
- be a citizen of a nation where the International Scholarship Program (ISP) of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is administered.
- Show that you are truly in need of money.
- Create a thoughtful, practical, multi-source finance plan.
- be accepted into a postgraduate school that is respected and well-known.
- Demonstrate your capacity for leadership, relevant work experience, extracurricular or entrepreneurial accomplishments, and volunteer work.
Aga Khan Foundation is the host.
Category: Master’s Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postgraduate Scholarships
17 Selected Countries Are Eligible
Benefit: Full Scholarship Funding with Living Stipends
Language Requirement: IELTS is not necessary.
Benefits :
- The Foundation exclusively pays for living expenses and education.
- The first two years of study are funded; beyond that, students need to find other sources of support.
- Master’s programs are prioritized, however PhD applications could also be taken into consideration.
- If the quality of the courses is maintained, distance learning programs and local/regional colleges are qualified.
- Students are required to repay half of the scholarship amount in order for the program to continue.
- Six months after the financed study period ends, the five-year repayment period begins.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
