Aga Khan International Scholarship Programme 2018/2019 for Muslim Students (Partially Funded)
The Aga Khan Foundation offers a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries. These scholarships are designed to support students who have no other means of financing their studies, aiming to develop effective scholars and leaders for employment within the AKDN. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant and 50% loan basis through a competitive application process.
Eligibility
Applicants must be nationals of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar, or Mozambique. Preference is given to students under 30 years of age. Applicants must also be residing in countries with local Aga Khan Foundation offices that process applications.
Benefits
The Foundation assists with tuition fees and living expenses. Half of the scholarship amount is considered a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%.
