Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship 2026 for Master’s and PhD Students
By: Aga Khan FoundationLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationSwitzerland
DegreeMaster, Phd
Deadline2026-03-31
Opportunity description
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) offers a selective number of international scholarships annually for outstanding students from developing nations who lack financial means to pursue their higher education. This esteemed scholarship provides partial funding, combining 50% grant and 50% loan, facilitating access to leading universities worldwide through a competitive application process.
Program Details
- This scholarship primarily focuses on Master's level courses, but applications from PhD students are also considered.
- Cost coverage does not include travel expenses, focusing instead on tuition fees and living costs.
- Half of the funding is provided as a loan, repayable with a 5% annual service charge starting six months post-study.
Eligible regions and countries:
- Central and South Asia
- Middle East and North Africa
- East Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
- Selected other countries: India, Nepal, Cambodia, Indonesia (depending on the national office in each country)
Benefits
- Coverage of tuition fees and essential living expenses.
- 50% of the funding provided as a loan with a 5% annual service charge and a five-year repayment period.
Eligibility criteria
- Excellent academic records.
- Holding a Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/professional experience.
- Demonstrating genuine financial need.
- Submitting a well-considered multi-source funding plan.
- Admission to a reputable postgraduate institution.
- Leadership potential, professional experience, extracurricular or entrepreneurial achievements, and volunteer contributions.