The Aga Khan Foundation glad to announce its Aga Khan Scholarship for Developing Countries 2020.
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.
Aga Khan Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July.
- About Sponsorship (AKDN)
- About the Sponsor
- Level/Field of Study
- Host Nationality
- Eligible Nationalities
- Scholarship Worth
- Who Is Eligible For The Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship for Developing Countries
- How Can I Apply For Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship for Developing Countries
- Application Deadline
- Frequently Asked Questions
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About Sponsorship (AKDN)
His Highness the Aga Khan, the founder, and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).The AKDN works in over 30 countries around the world. It employs approximately 80,000 people, the majority of whom are based in developing countries.
The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to consider applications for Ph.D. programs, only in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a Ph.D. for the fulfillment of their career objectives (academic or research-oriented).
Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.
About the Sponsor
His Highness, Aga Khan, founder, and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.
For His Highness, the Aga Khan, a manifestation of his hereditary responsibility has been an intense preoccupation with development for more than 60 years.
In recognition of its extraordinary efforts and contributions to human development and the social status of societies worldwide, Aga Khan has received numerous awards, honorary titles and awards from institutions and nations around the world over the past six decades.
In 1957, at the young age of 20, the Aga Khan succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, as the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. Since then, he has sought to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable populations The view of Islam as a faith that teaches compassion and tolerance and preserves human dignity.
Level/Field of Study
The Aga Khan scholarship is for Masters and Ph.D. focused areas are Architecture, Health, Civil Society, Planning & Building, Culture, Rural Development, Economic Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Education, Music.
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Host Nationality
The Aga Khan scholarship is being hosted in any of the participant countries. However, for the 2020 application cycle, the Foundation is not able to accept applications from students planning to attend universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway, and Ireland.
Eligible Nationalities
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.
Scholarship Worth
Value of Scholarship
The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in Aga Khan scholarships. Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum.
Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources. The sponsorship will last for the duration of the degree program.
Loan Conditions
Half of the Aga Khan 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.
Who Is Eligible For The Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship for Developing Countries
The main criteria for selecting award winners are:
- excellent academic records,
- genuine financial need,
- admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and
- thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans.
Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.
Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.
How Can I Apply For Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship for Developing Countries
The application procedures of Aga Khan Scholarships are decentralized. 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, or to the address indicated on the front of the form. They should not be sent to Geneva.
NOTE: For the 2020 application cycle, the Foundation will not accept applications from students planning to attend universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway, and Ireland.
Visit the foundation portal for more Details
Application Deadline
The Aga Khan Scholarships usually opens on January 1, every year and the annual deadline for submission of applications is usually around March 31st. In certain countries, internal deadlines maybe earlier.
Important Note about Interview and Selection:
Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about their financial situation, their academic performance, extra-curricular achievements, and career plans. Interview reports are sent with the applications to Geneva for the final selection.
The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June or early July and the Aga Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application shortly thereafter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an undergraduate student apply for Aga Khan scholarships?
The Aga Khan scholarship is available for Masters and Ph.D. who wish to study in any of the focused areas.
Which applicants are not qualified for Aga Kahn Scholarship?
The Aga Khan scholarship 2020 will not able to accept applications from students planning to attend universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway, and Ireland.
Is Aga Khan Scholarship currently ongoing?
The Aga Khan Scholarships usually opens on January 1, every year and the annual deadline for submission of applications is usually around March 31st. However, in most participant countries, internal deadlines maybe earlier.
Where can Aga Khan Foundation forms be obtained?
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.
What does the Aga Khan Foundation do?
As part of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the world’s leading poverty solutions networks, we break the cycle of poverty by making long-term investments, building permanent institutions, and cultivating an active civil society.
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Florence Candiru says
Hallo my name is Florence Candiru,
I applied for this scholarship in 2016 and i was successful.. I was enrolled for Masters’ course in Education in AKU-IED Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Marta Eshetu says
hello…, My name is Marta Eshetu and I am 5th year architecture female student. i am 24 years old. I live in Bahir DAR, Ethiopia. i have passion to learn my masters degree in architecture as fast as i graduate on coming February. can I be part of this scholarship program……, if it encourage women from developed countries to create future hopeful generation?
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JB Hategekimana says
Hi!
Rwanda is not apparently on the list of eligible countries for Agha Khan scholarships.
Can I put in application?
Or plz share with me funding opportunities to study in USA. I’ve already got admission.
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Hategekimana
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Please I read Bsc computing with Accounting and want to do masters in Accounting
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Hafiz Mehboob Ahmad says
I have double degree. M.S.C SOCIOLOGY M.ED GOT 3.25/4.00 CGPA. I WANT TO GET ADMISSION IN P.HD IN SOCIOLOGY. OR EPM EYC
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Dear Kingsley
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Dear Ousman
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Orioki Samwel says
hello i am Samwel, i have applied for my masters study at the university of dundee in UK. luckly i have qualified and been given unconditional offer with an addition of an excellence scholarship of 5000 pounds towards my tuition fee. I am really dire in need of the additional funding for my study. i am i qualified to apply at the moment ?
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yalemzewd ytayew says
hi sir/dear
I am yalemzewd from ethiopia. I have completed my BSc in automotive engineeringn and I want to get a scholarship to study my MSc in automotive engineering, please help me.
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Mesfin Melese says
Comment: Its oviously true that Ethiopia is developing African country and i am from Ethiopia.
Now i am on learning BA degree in Economics and i would like to especialize on it.
There for please help me with free scholarship.
This is sound of Mesfin.
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Ermias Beyene says
I have Bsc degree in physics from ethiopian university. I need full fund Msc or Phd scholarship in physics
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ngamp says
I will be very happy if you accept me in your fondation
Covenant Ugochi says
Hello Ngamp
We don’t own the foundation, we just give information about the foundation. Please kindly click on the link below to apply
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My name is shambel getahun from Ethiopia I have had BA degree in sociology with very outstanding CGPA of 3.75 I am desperately looking for any scholarship opportunity to commence my MA degree study aboard so as to advance my career and in turn help my home country get out of current poverty situation soon!.
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sidra shah says
how do I apply for a scholarship in masters in economics?
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Sidra
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You can browse through any of the listed scholarship categories for more scholarship opportunities;
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Scholarship by Subject
http://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-suject/
Opportunities for Undergraduates / Graduates
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Study Abroad Scholarships
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Amidu katada says
my name is Amidu from Ghana, I hold a BA degree in development education studies with a second class upper but now that Ghana is not included in the eligible countries can I be considered?