{"id":878,"date":"2022-12-27T11:39:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T10:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/?p=878"},"modified":"2024-01-24T09:45:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T08:45:42","slug":"aga-khan-foundation-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/aga-khan-foundation-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship 2024 for Developing Countries (Masters &#038; Ph.D.)-How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Aga Khan Foundation is glad to announce its annual Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship 2021-2022 for Developing Countries (Masters &amp; Ph.D.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aga\u00a0Khan Foundation provides scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/opec-ofid-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OPEC\/OFID Scholarships for Developing Countries [$50,000]| Requirements &amp; How to Apply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-bf01b3d ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-bf01b3d-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:12px !important;background-color:#f1f1f1 !important}.ugb-bf01b3d-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#f1f1f1 !important}.ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-bf01b3d-wrapper ugb--shadow-3\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-bf01b3d-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Need to Know About  Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-image-box has-text-center has-mobile-layout-default has-mobile-alignment-default\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-image-box__image-container is-position-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-image-box__image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/aga-khan-foundation-scholarship-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"aga-khan-foundation-scholarship\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-image-box__image wp-image-890\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-image-box__content\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aga\u00a0Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aga Khan Scholarships are awarded to those without other means of financing their studies. Additionally, the scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation prioritizes requests for master&#8217;s-level courses but is willing to consider applications for Ph.D. programs.\u00a0Applications for short-term courses are not considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Aga Khan Foundation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), a member of the Aga Khan Development Network, is an international development organization that operates in some of the most remote and hard-to-reach regions of Africa and Asia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than 50 years, the Foundation has worked with communities, governments, businesses, and local organizations to build a better future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a member of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the world&#8217;s leading networks of poverty alleviation solutions, we break the cycle of poverty by making long-term investments, establishing permanent institutions, and developing an active civil society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We create change through partnerships with individuals, businesses, local organizations, and governments. Our economic, cultural, and social investments guarantee this commitment for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/stem-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25+ STEM Scholarships for International Students| Requirements &amp; How to Apply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Aim and Goal of the Aga Khan Foundation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The network focuses on health, education, culture, rural development, institutional development, and the promotion of economic development. The AKDN aims to improve the living conditions and opportunities of the poor, regardless of their religion, origin, and gender.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-ba8a0f7 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-ba8a0f7-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:12px !important;background-color:#f1f1f1 !important}.ugb-ba8a0f7-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#f1f1f1 !important}.ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-ba8a0f7-wrapper ugb--shadow-3\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-ba8a0f7-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Level\/Fields of Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aga Khan Foundation scholarship program is available for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/category\/scholarships-for-international-students\/masters-scholarships-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Masters<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/category\/scholarships-for-international-students\/phd-scholarships-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PhD<\/a><\/strong> studies. The focused fields of study are listed below;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-list\"><ul class=\"advgblist-a8c4cd7c-0af3-4546-a4a6-c0251c63062a advgb-list advgb-list-controls-play\"><li>Architecture<\/li><li>Health<\/li><li>Civil Society<\/li><li>Planning &amp; Building<\/li><li>Culture<\/li><li>Rural Development<\/li><li>Economic Development<\/li><li>Humanitarian Assistance<\/li><li>Education<\/li><li>Music.  <\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligible Countries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aga Khan Scholarship is open to the following developing countries;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-list\"><ul class=\"advgblist-5e7ee76f-9bb4-43ab-ba69-cc4c678442c2 advgb-list advgb-list-yes\"><li>Bangladesh,<\/li><li>India<\/li><li>Pakistan<\/li><li>Afghanistan<\/li><li>Tajikistan<\/li><li>Kyrgyzstan<\/li><li>Syria<\/li><li>Egypt<\/li><li>Kenya<\/li><li>Tanzania<\/li><li>Uganda<\/li><li>Madagascar<\/li><li>Mozambique. <\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, if your country is not among the eligible countries listed, don&#8217;t panic; there are numerous\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/category\/international-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">international scholarships<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for international students to study in any country of choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check our highly recommended post,\u00a0<strong>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/study-abroad-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Study Abroad for Free in 2023<\/a>\u201c<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Editor&#8217;s Pick: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/nursing-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15+ Nursing Scholarships for International Students| Requirements &amp; How to Apply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Host Countries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0Aga Khan scholarship is being hosted in any of the participant countries. However, for the 2023 application cycle, the Foundation cannot accept applications from students planning to attend universities in the UK, Germany, Sweden,\u00a0Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway, and Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that the entire team of\u00a0Academic Related\u00a0has you at heart and will always provide you with the <strong><em>latest and updated information on scholarships,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/category\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>study abroad programs<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong><em>, free online schools, etc.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-4a6165f ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-4a6165f-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:12px !important;background-color:#f1f1f1 !important}.ugb-4a6165f-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#f1f1f1 !important}.ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-4a6165f-wrapper ugb--shadow-3\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-4a6165f-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scholarship Benefits <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation only helps students with tuition and living expenses. The cost of the trip is not included in Aga Khan scholarships. Applicants are encouraged to do everything they can to secure funding from other sources to minimize the amount requested from the Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preference is given to those who can obtain funds from alternative sources. The sponsorship will last for the duration of the study program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Loan Condition<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Half of the scholarship amount is considered a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&nbsp;Khan Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship Eligibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The question of  Who is Eligible for the&nbsp;Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship for Developing Countries? is answered in this section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main criteria for selecting award winners are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>excellent academic records,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>genuine financial need,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are also evaluated on their extracurricular interests and achievements, their potential to achieve their goals and their likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/scholarships-black-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 Scholarships for Black Women | Requirements, Cost &amp; How to Apply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply for Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application procedures for Aga Khan Scholarships are decentralized. Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from\u00a0AKF offices\u00a0or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aga_Khan_Education_Services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aga Khan Education Services<\/a><\/strong> \/ Boards\u00a0in their countries of current residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which they were obtained or to the address indicated on the front. They should not be sent to Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aga Khan Scholarships usually open on January 1 every year, and the annual deadline for submitting applications is usually around March 31st. In certain countries, internal deadlines may be earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local scholarship committees should be prepared to interview applicants about their financial situation, academic performance, extracurricular achievements, and career plans. Interview reports are sent with the applications to Geneva for the final selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June or early July, and the Aga\u00a0Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application shortly after that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-button ugb-button-wrapper ugb-9714928 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-button-container\"><a class=\"ugb-button1 ugb-button ugb-button--size-normal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akdn.org\/our-agencies\/aga-khan-foundation\/international-scholarship-programme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"\"><span class=\"ugb-button--inner\">Scholarship Link<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Check Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/scholarships-gamers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 25 Scholarships for Gamers |Requirements &amp; How to Apply<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-ddd6a05 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-ddd6a05-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:12px !important;background-color:#f1f1f1 !important}.ugb-ddd6a05-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#f1f1f1 !important}.ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-ddd6a05-wrapper ugb--shadow-3\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-ddd6a05-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Recommended Posts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of our recommended posts you can check out alongside this Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship Program 2023 for developing countries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/canadian-scholarships-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Scholarships for International Students <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/scholarships-for-international-adoptees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 Scholarships for International Adoptees<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/scholarships-for-public-health-in-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 Scholarships for Public Health in UK for International Students<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/university-of-toronto-acceptance-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Toronto Acceptance\/Admission Rate<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/scholarships-for-people-who-have-lost-a-parent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 Scholarships for People who have Lost a Parent <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/scholarships-for-people-with-disabilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 Scholarships for People with Disabilities<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academicrelated.com\/schools-low-tuition-fees-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35+ Schools with Low Tuition Fees in Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you liked this article on the Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship Program 2023 for developing countries, subscribe to our weekly scholarship update. 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