Aga Khan Foundation Call for Applications: International Scholarship Programme

The Agha Khan Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 International Scholarship Programme.

Outstanding candidates who have secured admission to a Masters or PhD programme are invited to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility criteria:

have excellent academic records;
hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/professional experience;
demonstrate genuine financial need**;
demonstrate a thoughtful, reliable, multi-source funding plan that covers all years of study**;
be admitted to a reputable postgraduate institution***;
be starting the first year of the programme****; and
have strong leadership potential, professional experience, extracurricular and/or entrepreneurial achievements, and volunteer contributions.

Note: preference is given to young professionals under 30 years of age.

**Awards are provided according to need, but please consider the AKF ISP a resource of last resort and secure multiple sources of funding to reduce the amount you request. See the section Examples of Other Scholarships and Financial Assistance Programmes below for a ‘starter’ list of other sources of funding that may be of interest.

*** AKF ISP gives priority to Master’s programmes but will also consider applications for PhD studies. Local/regional universities and distance learning programmes are acceptable for ISP funding, only if the quality of the course is maintained. Applications for part-time programmes and short-term courses are not considered.

****Applicants must be entering their first year of study in a postgraduate programme. Students who have already enrolled in, or have commenced their postgraduate studies, are not eligible.

Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant- 50% loan basis through a competitive application process.

For more information, please contact:

Aga Khan Foundation Call for Applications: International Scholarship Programme

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