The Aga Khan Foundation is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 15 countries. It is a modern vehicle for traditional philanthropy in the Ismaili Muslim community under the leadership of the Aga Khan.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

Subjects: All subjects.

Purpose: To financially support outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies.

Eligibility: Open to candidates under the age of 30 with excellent academic records and genuine financial need. Candidates are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.

Level of Study: Doctorate, Postgraduate

Type: Scholarship

Value: The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only.

Length of Study: 1–2 years

Frequency: Annual

Application Procedure: Application forms are available on January 1st each year from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services/Boards in applicants countries of current residence. Completed applications should be returned to the agency or to the address indicated on the front of the form.

Closing Date: March 31st

Funding: Government, foundation, private

Contributor: Aga Khan Foundation

Additional Information: The foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada. Please see the website for further details www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp.