The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme

Provider:Aga Khan Foundation

Award Amount

Varies

Number of Awards

Multiple

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About This Scholarship

The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) is an opportunity for outstanding scholars from selected countries, who have no other means of financing their studies, to pursue postgraduate education. Established in 1969 by His Late Highness Aga Khan IV, the AKF ISP has supported more than 1,500 students to date. Award recipients are selected through a global, annual, and competitive application process. The AKF ISP offers a limited number of new awards in each cycle. The 2026-2027 award cycle is now open.

Award Amount

Varies

Number of Awards

Multiple

Application Details

Time to Apply

60+ min

Frequency

Annually

Eligibility Requirements

Original Requirements

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
Have strong leadership potential, professional experience, extracurricular and/or entrepreneurial achievements, and volunteer contributions

Academic

Academic Good Standing

Edu Level Bachelor

Enrollment Intends To Enroll

Edu Level Graduate

Enrollment Currently Enrolled

Financial

Financial Need Required

Other

Other Unspecified

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Scholarship Details

Amount

Varies

Total amount awarded to successful applicants

Awards

Multiple

Number of awards offered

Deadline

March 31, 2026

Time to Apply

60+ min

Frequency

Annually

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