Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship:- The application period for the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program for the academic year 2022-23 is officially open and will run from January 1 through March 31, 2022. Application forms can be received through the Aga Khan Foundation or the Aga Khan Education Board/Service office in the applicant's current residency nation during this time period.
Does Aga Khan give scholarship?
Yes, each year, the Aga Khan Foundation awards a limited number of postgraduate scholarships to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of funding their studies, with the goal of developing effective scholars and leaders and preparing them for employment, primarily within the AKDN.
Who is Eligible for the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship 2022/23
Students from the following countries are eligible tom apply for the Aga Khan Scholarship:
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar, and Mozambique are among the nations that the Foundation accepts applications from.
Applicants from one of the above developing countries who are interested in development-related studies and have no other means of financing their education are accepted in France, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada.
Residency Requirement:
The Foundation will only consider applications from eligible nationalities stated above who live in one of the countries where local Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), or Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) offices handle applications and conduct interviews.
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Financial Assistance:
The Foundation exclusively helps students with their tuition and living expenses. The AKF scholarships do not cover the expense of travel. The ISP provides financial aid based on the needs of students, although it must be considered a lender of last option.
Loan Conditions:
Half of the scholarship money is considered a loan, and it must be repaid with a 5% yearly service charge. The loan agreement must be co-signed by a guarantor. The repayment period is five years, beginning six months following the Aga Khan Foundation-funded study period.
How to Apply for the Aga Khan Scholarship?
The International Scholarship Program of the AKF has a decentralized application process. Students can get application forms through AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in their countries of current residence beginning on January 1st of each year. Completed applications should be returned to the organization that provided the form. It is not necessary to send them to Geneva.
Scholarship Deadline:
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2022. (some country deadlines may vary).
For More Information Visit the Official Aga Khan Scholarship Webpage Here.
