The Aga Khan Foundation is accepting applications for the 2011-12 International Scholarship Programme given for postgraduate studies to outstanding developing country students who have no means of financing their studies. Scholarships are given to students on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis.
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.
The Foundation is accepting applications from following countries, where it has its branches, affiliates or other Aga Khan Development Network agencies:
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada.
The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.
Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.
The deadline for submission of applications is 31 March 2011, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier. For more information, visit this link.
