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Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP)

The AKF ISP is for outstanding scholars from selected countries who have no other means of financing their studies, to pursue postgraduate education. It is structured as half grant and half loan, with repayment starting six months after gra

Provider
KU Leuven
Host country
Belgium
Deadline
Unknown

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Applicants must be from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, or Uganda. In Canada, France, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the listed countries.
Funding
Partial
Study level
Masters, PhD
Deadline
Unknown

Key eligibility criteria

  • Applicants must be from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, or Uganda. In Canada, France, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the listed countries.

Recorded funding information

  • Partial

About the Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) (2026)

The AKF ISP is for outstanding scholars from selected countries who have no other means of financing their studies, to pursue postgraduate education. It is structured as half grant and half loan, with repayment starting six months after graduation. Award recipients are selected through a global, annual, and competitive application process.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Partial

Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) eligibility

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  • Applicants must be from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, or Uganda. In Canada, France, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the listed countries.

Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://the.akdn/en/what-we-do/developing-human-capacity/education/international-scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Applicants must be from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, or Uganda. In Canada, France, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the listed countries.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Unknown. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Unknown. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Unknown

      Provider deadline information: Unknown. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP)?+

    Applicants must be from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, or Uganda. In Canada, France, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the listed countries.

    What funding does the Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) offer?+

    Listed funding: Partial. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Unknown. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://the.akdn/en/what-we-do/developing-human-capacity/education/international-scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Applicants must be from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, or Uganda. In Canada, France, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the listed countries.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Unknown. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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