Funding Road Map

Name of Funding Organization:
Aga Khan Foundation

Name of Grant/Scholarship/Program (if applicable): International Scholarship Programme

Type of Funding: Scholarship for graduate studies

Description:
“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 in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.”

Eligibility:

• you must be from a country where the Foundation has a branch or affiliate office to assist with the processing of applications and conducting interviews. Currently, these include Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganada, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada.
• primary selection criteria include: academic record, financial need, admission to a reputable educational institution, education and career goals.

Specific focus on global health research?
No, but health is one of the Foundation’s areas of focus

Application Process:
The application process varies by country office; as of January first each year you may obtain an application form from the AKF office in your country of residence. Details about country offices and addresses can be found on the Scholarship Contact Information page (in Links below).  Please see the International Scholarship Programme information page (below) for complete programme information.

Deadline:
Typically, applications are due to your country office (NOT the head office in Geneva) by March 31st, but some offices may have different deadlines. 

Contact Information:
Website: www.akdn.org/akf.asp

Links to Valuable Websites and Documents:
International Scholarship Programme information page: www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp