Aga Khan Foundation

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.

Deadline for application

How to apply

The deadlines for 2013-2014 academic year will be available starting January 2013. The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier.

General information

Country of Origin

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Egypt, France, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Portugal, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, UK and USA.

Field of study

Civil Society, Economic Development, Health

Scholarship Value

Level of study

·	tuition fee

·	living expenses

·	scholarships are awarded on a 50 % grant and 50 % loan basis.

Master and PhD (priority is given to Master programmes)

Requirements for application

·	To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

·	Excellent academic records;

·	Genuine financial need;

·	Admission to a reputable institution of higher learning;

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.