Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship for Developing Countries (Masters & PhD) 2019-2020

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The Aga Khan Foundation glad to announce its Aga Khan Scholarship for Developing Countries 2019-2020.

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

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 PhD programmes, only in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a PhD 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.

Level/Field of Study:

The Aga Khan scholarship is for Masters and PhD focused areas are Architecture, Health, Civil Society, Planning & Building, Culture, Rural Development, Economic Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Education, Music.

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Host Nationality:

Anywhere. However, for the 2019/2020 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.

 

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.

How long will sponsorship last? For the duration of the degree programme

Who Is Eligible For The Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship for Developing Countries:

The main criteria for selecting award winners are:

  1. excellent academic records,
  2. genuine financial need,
  3. admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and
  4. 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 2019-20 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.

Application Deadline:

The Scholarship Opens January 1 2019.  The annual deadline for submission of applications is March 31. In certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier

Visit Scholarship Webpage for Details

Important Notes:

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.

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    • 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?

  4. 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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