What is Aga Khan foundation?

The Aga Khan Foundation through the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) offers a scholarships for students to study for a master's degree in the fields of health, education, architecture and other areas relevant to Syria's economic and social development.

Can i apply?

You can apply for the scholarship if you are a postgraduate student who can prove academic success and already begun a professional. You'll be expected to show genuine financial need, excellent track record illustrating your achievements, and evidence that you will become a leader in your chosen field. You will also need an upper second class degree or higher.

You will be evaluated on your extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve your goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. In addition, if you're a mid-career student you will be evaluated on your work experience.

What financial support does the foundation offer?

Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June. The Foundation will assist you with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. You need to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum. Preference will be given to you if you have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.

How can i apply?

You may obtain application forms from Aga Khan Development Network representatives in your country of current residence. Forms are available as of January 1st each year from AKF branches and affiliates or local Aga Khan Education Services and Boards. Completed applications should be returned to the institution from which the form was obtained, or to the address typed on the front of the form. They should not be sent to Geneva. All applications must be submitted on original (not photocopied) forms obtained from an AKF or AKES office. The deadline for submission of applications is March 31.

You should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about your financial situation, academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and career plans. Your interview reports are sent with the applications to Geneva for the final selection. The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June and the Aga Khan Foundation will inform you of the outcome of your application in the first week of July.

If you need more information or advice about the Aga Khan scholarships, please contact us or visit the Foundation's website.