Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
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Amount
Varies
Country
Multiple
Level
Bachelor's
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
International Scholarships - AKDN What We Do Developing Human Capacity Education International Scholarships AKDN AKDN This page is also available in 0 The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme Overview 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 Late Highness Aga Khan IV, the AKF ISP has supported more than 1,500 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. The 2026-2027 application cycle is now closed. The next cycle will open in early 2027. * For example, the AKF ISP is available in Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, the Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, New Zealand, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania and Uganda. In countries, such as Canada, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the countries listed above. At this time, the AKF ISP is not available to students who wish to study in the United Kingdom or Russia. Eligibility Criteria 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**; demonstrate a thoughtful, reliable, multi-source funding plan that covers all years of study** ; be admitted to a reputable postgraduate institution***; be starting the first year of the programme****; 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. **Awards are provided according to need, but please consider the AKF ISP a resource of last resort
Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme?
International Scholarships - AKDN What We Do Developing Human Capacity Education International Scholarships AKDN AKDN This page is also available in 0 The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme Overview 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 Late Highness Aga Khan IV, the AKF ISP has supported more than 1,500 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. The 2026-2027 application cycle is now closed. The next cycle will open in early 2027. * For example, the AKF ISP is available in Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, the Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, New Zealand, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania and Uganda. In countries, such as Canada, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the countries listed above. At this time, the AKF ISP is not available to students who wish to study in the United Kingdom or Russia. Eligibility Criteria 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**; demonstrate a thoughtful, reliable, multi-source funding plan that covers all years of study** ; be admitted to a reputable postgraduate institution***; be starting the first year of the programme****; 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. **Awards are provided according to need, but please consider the AKF ISP a resource of last resort
Who can apply for the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme?
Students pursuing Bachelor's degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
Funding amounts vary. Check the official website for detailed financial information.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme has an acceptance rate of approximately 30%. This scholarship has moderate competition.
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