Call For Application: Aga Khan Foundation’s International Postgraduate Scholarship Program 2024

Published: 16 Jan 2024 1,303 views

The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) is an opportunity for outstanding scholars from selected countries*, who have no other means of financing their studies, to pursue postgraduate education. Established in 1969 by His Highness the Aga Khan, the AKF ISP has supported more than 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. 

AKF ISP gives priority to Master’s programmes but will also consider applications for PhD studies. Local/regional universities and distance learning programmes are acceptable for ISP funding, only if the quality of the course is maintained. Applications for part-time programmes and short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already enrolled in or commenced their postgraduate studies.

AKF International Postgraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline	March 31, 2024
Type	Adamawa
Sponsor	Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of AKF International Postgraduate Scholarship

Award Conditions

• AKF ISP awards are structured as half grant and half loan – where you need to repay 50 percent of the award amount.* Scholarships for Master’s studies are granted for the entire duration of the degree course. For PhD students, scholarships are awarded for the first two years, after which you are expected to find funding from alternative sources.
• The award covers your tuition fees and living expenses. It does not cover the cost of international travel, clothing, furniture, or living expenses for family members.
• In order to maintain an AKF ISP award, you need to demonstrate good academic standing, as well as ongoing financial need, during the course of your postgraduate programme.

Requirements for AKF International Postgraduate Scholarship

To be eligible for an AKF ISP award, you must:

• Have excellent academic records;
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/professional experience;
• Demonstrate genuine financial need**;
• Construct a thoughtful, reliable, multi-source funding plan**;
• Be admitted to a reputable postgraduate institution***; and
• Have 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 Deadline

March 31, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) on the.akdn to apply