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Aga Khan Foundation 2022-2023 International Scholarship Program
Aga Khan Foundation 2022-2023 International Scholarship Program - PhD, Post a Comment
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- Various
- Host country
- Egypt
- Region
- Africa
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With the number of untapped scholarship schemes available, students from less developed countries are given better chances to pursue improved education outside of their nations. The Aga Khan Foundation, for one, aims to ease financial difficulties for its beneficiaries. Learn more below.
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has opened an international scholarship program for postgraduate students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies.
While priority is given to requests for master’s level courses, the foundation shall also consider applications for PhD programs.
**Application deadline:** March 31, 2022
## Table of contents
- [Benefits of the International Scholarship Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/aga-khan-foundation-2022-2023-international-scholarship-program/#h-benefits-of-the-international-scholarship-program)
- [Eligibility Criteria for Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/aga-khan-foundation-2022-2023-international-scholarship-program/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-students)
- [Selection Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/aga-khan-foundation-2022-2023-international-scholarship-program/#h-selection-criteria)
- [How to Apply for the Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/aga-khan-foundation-2022-2023-international-scholarship-program/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-aga-khan-foundation-scholarship)
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## Benefits of the International Scholarship Program
The Aga Khan Foundation shall award international scholarships on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year.
Host institutions include any institution **except** universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway, and Ireland.
Only tuition fees and living expenses shall be provided for qualified students. Please note that the cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships.
On the other hand, funding for PhD programs is only provided for the first two years of study, after which the students are expected to find alternative sources of assistance.
Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. Furthermore, a guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation.
## Eligibility Criteria for Students
The Aga Khan Foundation accepts applications from nationals of the following countries:
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
- Tajikistan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Syria
- Egypt
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Madagascar
- Mozambique.
\*In France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the above developing countries, are interested in development-related studies, and who have no other means of financing their education.
**Residency Requirement**
AKF only accepts applications of eligible nationals listed above who are residing in one of the countries where there are local Aga Khan Foundation, Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), or Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) offices which process applications and interview candidates.
**Age Limit**
Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.
## Selection Criteria
The main criteria for selecting award winners include:
1) consistently excellent academic records
2) genuine financial need
3) admission to a highly reputable university or program of study and
4) relevance of the field of study to AKDN’s focus areas.
Candidates are also evaluated on demonstrating thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans, their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment.
In addition, applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.
## How to Apply for the Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship
**Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from** [**AKF offices**](http://www.akdn.org/our-agencies/aga-khan-foundation/international-scholarship-programme/contact-addresses-aga-khan-foundation) **or** [**Aga Khan Education Services / Boards**](http://www.akdn.org/our-agencies/aga-khan-foundation/international-scholarship-programme/contact-addresses-akes-akeb) **in their countries of current residence.**
Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained.
The deadline for submission of applications is **31 March annually,** although in certain countries **internal deadlines may be earlier**. Applicants are advised to contact the local offices for internal deadline dates and requirements as these may vary from country to country.
Please visit the [official website](https://www.akdn.org/our-agencies/aga-khan-foundation/international-scholarship-programme) for further details and queries about the application process.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in Egypt
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Aga Khan Foundation 2022-2023 International Scholarship Program?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Egypt for the duration of the programme.
Is the Aga Khan Foundation 2022-2023 International Scholarship Program fully funded?+
Funding model: Tuition Only. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.