Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

Critères d'éligibilité

To be eligible for an AKF ISP award, you must: have excellent academic records; hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/professional experience; demonstrate genuine financial need; construct a thoughtful, reliable, multi-source funding plan; be admitted to a reputable postgraduate institution; and have strong leadership potential, professional experience, extracurricular and/or entrepreneurial achievements, and volunteer contributions.

Présentation du programme

The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme (ISP) funds outstanding postgraduate students from selected developing countries — including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar and Egypt in Africa — to pursue a master's or PhD at any university in the world. It is administered through AKF country offices. ## Why this scholarship matters for African applicants Aga Khan ISP is distinctive for two reasons: it is one of the few scholarships that lets you choose any university worldwide (rather than a fixed list), and it operates as 50% grant + 50% interest-free loan. The loan structure makes it more sustainable to fund larger cohorts each year. ## What the award covers Up to 50% of tuition fees and living costs as a grant, and the remaining 50% as an interest-free loan repayable over 5 years after graduation. Travel and visa costs may be partially covered depending on the country office. ## How the selection process works Apply through the AKF office in your country — not directly to the global secretariat. Eligible countries each run their own annual application window with country-specific shortlisting, interviews and final selection. Selection prioritises academic excellence, financial need and the development impact plan. ## Application tips that move the needle Pick a university and programme that clearly maps to a measurable development outcome in your home country. AKF panels are very specific about 'how will this scholarship benefit your community' and weight the answer heavily. Get a guarantor in place early — the loan portion requires one. ## Deadlines and intake windows Country-specific deadlines fall between January and March each year. Confirm with your local AKF country office (e.g. AKDN Kenya, AKDN Tanzania). ## Useful internal reading - Browse open scholarships: https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/scholarships - How to write a winning scholarship essay: https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/blog/how-to-write-winning-scholarship-essay - Scholarship interview questions for African students: https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/blog/scholarship-interview-questions-african-students Always confirm the live intake on the sponsor's official site before you build a timeline around it.

Le descriptif détaillé du bailleur reste en anglais, car c'est la langue du dossier de candidature.

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