Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship 2023-24: The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (ISP) was established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The ISP aims to support gifted, outstanding students from developing countries, who have no other means of financing their studies, to pursue full-time postgraduate studies at reputable higher education institutions of their choice.
Aim
You can use this scheme if you wish to pursue full-time postgraduate studies at reputable higher education institutions.
Last Date
The application cycle opened in January 2023. The deadline for the submission of completed applications is 17 March 2023.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Selection Process
Award recipients are selected through an annual competitive application process.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to apply for the programme:
- Excellent academic records.
- Genuine financial need. Financial assistance is provided according to the needs of students, but the ISP must be considered a resource of last resort. Applicants must demonstrate that they have explored and secured multiple sources of funding. The award funding need is determined individually, by deducting from the eligible student expenses, the total of other grants, loans (if any), parental contribution and student employment income. All students are encouraged to try to reduce the amount requested from the Foundation by applying to other sources of assistance as well.
- Admission to a reputable postgraduate institution of higher learning. The programme gives priority to Master’s degree courses but also considers applications for PhD studies. Local/regional universities and distance learning programmes are acceptable for ISP funding, if the quality of the courses is maintained.
- Strong professional experience, extracurricular achievements, volunteer contributions and leadership skills.
Age Limit
Preference is given to young professionals under 30 years of age.
Benefits
The award covers tuition fees and living expenses for the student for the entire duration of the degree course.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Notification PDF
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How to apply?
Send your application to the following address:
Aga Khan Foundation (India)
Sarojini House, 2nd floor
6, Bhagwan Dass Road
New Delhi 110001, INDIA
