Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 31 March
Study in: any Country
Course starts 2018
Brief description:
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 Foundation gives
priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to
consider applications for PhD programmes. Applications for short-term courses are not considered.
Host Institution(s):
Any university except universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland.
Field of study:
Any; not specified.
Target group:
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.
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The Foundation
assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of
travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Funding for PhD programmes
is only provided for the first two years of study, after which the
students are expected to find alternative sources of assistance.
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 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.
Application instructions:
Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in their countries of current residence
Completed
applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was
obtained. They should not be sent to Geneva. The deadline for submission
of applications is 31 March 2018, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier. Applicants
are advised to contact the local offices for internal deadline dates
and requirements as these may vary from country to country.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp