The Agha Khan International Scholarships are open for developing countries including Pakistan

The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships is open for Selected Countries . The scholarship allows Masters, PhD level programm(s) in the field of Any university excpet in countries mentioned. taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is 31 March (Annual).

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.

Any university except universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland.

Degree Level:

The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships is available to undertake Masters, PhD level programs at .

Available Subjects:

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.

Scholarship Benefits:

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.

Eligible Nationalities:

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.

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 Procedure:

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, 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.

Country Offices	Internal Deadlines
Aga Khan Foundation (Bangladesh)	Deadline for submitting pre-application forms: 6th March, 2022         Deadline for submitting completed applications: 31st March, 2022
Aga Khan Foundation (India)	Deadline for application distribution: 14th March, 2022 (7:00 pm IST)              Deadline for submitting completed applications: 21st March, 2022 (5:00 pm IST)
Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan) Aga Khan Education Services (Pakistan)	Deadline for submitting pre-application forms: 16th March, 2022     Deadline for submitting completed applications: 31st March, 2022
Aga Khan Foundation (Portugal)	Deadline for submitting completed applications: 28th March, 2022

It is important to visit the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Interviews 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.

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.