The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.
Geographic Scope
- The Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada.
Selection Criteria
- The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.
Age Limit
- Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.
Financial Assistance
- The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Applicants are requested 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 is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.
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I am INNOCENT Richard a boy of 25 years of age expecting to complete my bachellor studies on july 27th 2011 at Sebastian Kolowa University College (SEKUCo) of Tumaini University here in Tanzania.
I want to proceed with masters studies on Demography at the university of Dodoma.I can not afford the expenses due to my family’s poor economic background.I’m here askig for financial support from the Aga Khan Foundation so that I can fulfill my dreams.I leave this message with the expectations that the Aga Khan Foundation will support me financially so that I can pursue my further studies within my country.
Please may you assist me!
Hope my request will be heard.
Thank you!
Yours faithfully,
INNOCENT RICHARD.
for more information use:ricardoponda@yahoo.com
I Know that you are doing a great service to Africa in terms of promoting education, and I wish that God gives you strength to continue this great service.
I am a young man aged 30, I have a BA Iin Philosophy but my great desire is to do MA In International relations prefferably here in Kenya at Catholic University of Eastern Africa, I am appealling to the foundatio for assistance so that I may realize this unfulfilled dream.
your reply will be highly acknowledged.
Yours faaithfully,
Peter Ochieng Okumu.
0718136233
Thank you for your immediate response. I have seen those informations from your website, I have MSc. degree in Agricultural Economics and still searching for scholarship in PhD program in the same field or other related fields .
so would you please show me direction again.
G.C from Ethiopia.
Thank you
I write to show my desire and interest in getting a scholarship to pursue my masters degree. I just finished my first degree in Sociology. I need the scholarship as my parents are unable to sponsor me due to unfavourable socio- economic conditions. I solicit your kind gestures in assisting me to get the scholarship. Thank you for your anticipated assistance and co-operation.
Yours faithfully,
Ese Bazunu(from Nigeria).
i am a ugandan,just completed my advanced level certificate and have 2 priciple passes in entrepreneurship and economics,i also passed maths at both advanced and ordinary level..though with alot of hardships financialy i managed,but i want to do international business but have got no finacial help to support my ability,pliz help me and sponsor me at your university,..thanx
tel:+256772063311
email:timowizy@aol.com
I am Erick Odhiambo a Kenyan citizen aged 26 year. I sat for my KCSE exams in the year 2004 and attained a mean grade of C+(plus) I would really like to continue with my education but my hands are tied since I had lost my parents when I was still in Class six(6) may I take this chance to ask for assistance from you. Am looking forward to get your responce towards my request. Thanks and may the lord bless you.
I am 29 years old with an upper 2nd class honors in special needs education from Maseno university who is looking for postgraduate scholarship in the same.
Your anticipated support will be of great help to me and will be highly appreciated.
Thank you so much in advance
I’thank God for your great services that you are offering to help many to realise their dreams in academics and career.am 31yrs holding abachelors degree in education science,second class honours upper division, am seeking scholarship to pursue amasters in epidiemology and laboratory technology. your good support will be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance.
Hellow i am kalid from ethiopia .I graduate of electrical engineering from arbaminch university few month before .
Now I want to continue my Msc in related field area .Please help me to achieve my goal and help my country.
Thank you in advance
My name is Elinami Kitururu Elibariki from Tanzania, i need to continue with master degree in the University of Dar es Salaam and parsue Development Studies this year, i ask for financial support to Aga Khan Foundations because am not able to pay. Thank you for your consideration.
How are you doing over there?
I am a boy with 26 years,a second year student at ST.AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA pursuing a bachelor of ARTS with education (BAED) in Economics and Geography subjects.I kindly ask for your scholarship and financial assistance for the Masters degree program for the year of study 2012/2013.Bellow are my address.
THANK’S.
CHARLES AMBAKISYE
c/o ST.AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
P.O.BOX 674
MTWARA,TANZANIA
Phone.0763-567264
Email.ambakisye.charles @yahoo.com
Dear sir/Madam!! Iam Tolera Lamessa from Ethiopia and Iam yuongstrongh enough adult with no wife.But Ieft every thing and pray to my God as well as to yuo to be one of yuor enjoyable applicate for free scholarship.
Thank yuo!!
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a Cameroonian and my name is Ngeh Emmanuel Amambua. I have just been admitted to do a Ph. D. in special needs education in the University of Buea- Cameroon. the program was deferred and is to commence in the next academic year (2011/2012). Please can you through your scholarship program help me to go through this course as the course needs a lot of finances and being alone in terms of sponsorship will not be easy for me. while waiting to get a positive reply from you I wish you the best in your endeavours.
Thank You
Dear sir/madam
this is chalachew from Ethiopia and i am graduated my BSC. in statistics in Ethiopian recognized university on July 2010.and currently i am employed at national bank of Ethiopia .I have the ambition to continue MSC. in bio statistics or other statistics related fields. i am waiting full scholarship including all expenses including travel fees. so if u gave me this chance i will be effective.
Thank you for your regards,
Dear Sir/Madam
I am Dawit Gudeta a young Eritrean (29), studied my BSc in Asmara University in the field of Animal Sciences and graduated in 2006.
I got an admission from a German univesity for my MSc studies; however I can not afford the cost of my studies. They are asking me at to have at least 7,800Euro to cover my living expenses. So, is there any possibility from your good office to sponsor me with this ammount of money?
I will be wating for your reply.
With regards,
Dawit
It’s nice to hear there are still people caring so much for other’s well being!
I’m Erick Buberwa from Tanzania, hold a Bachelor of Public Administration (HRM) from Mzumbe University of Tanzania since 2007. Been selected for MPA this year at Mzumbe. I request your foundation to sponsor my studies. I’ve applied for a loan from the High Education Students Loans Board (HESLB) of which they are yet to release the names of successful applicants and the amount of loan to be offered.
I hope to be looked upon considerably.
Thanking you in advance!
Erick.
iam seeking for ascholarship to persue my masters degree in advanced curriculum studies hoping to advance and develop my community through advanced curriculum studies hope my request will be put into considerations
I have been offered a place to study my MSc in Occupational Health and Safety in Australia but now financially down. Can you please rescue me and make my dreams come true because i strongl need that course with all my heart. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification or some more details concerning my application. Hope your office will take my request into consideration.
Looking forward for your response.
Thank you!!!
Dear,
I would like to offer my academic qualifications as a graduate from the faculty of Computer and Information Science at the respected Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt being one of the best universities in Information and Computer Science in Egypt.
I am writing with a deep desire to pursue a research position to the Master’s Program to develop my academic career path. I truly believe that my credentials will be of great use in the workplace environment. Due to my academic discipline, I possess a formidable basis of onsite independent learning. With regards to my grades, I passed my bachelor’s degree with distinction and I was ranked first in my honors class. I also have a few professors who have recommended me.
One of my greatest strength lies in Software Design and Development. Teaching several courses in programming and Data Structure such as Object Oriented Programming, Assembly Language and Information Engineering has granted me the ability to work proficiently with software development using many programming languages such as .Net, Java…
I would like the chance to hear from you regarding my abilities and qualifications, and to further my capabilities with a research position. Thank you for your time, consideration, and kind assistance.
Sincerely,
Hussein Haggag
+20111105282
Hi sir/madam
I would want to do further study and wants to check on availability of funding i.e full scholarships in the field of agro sciences/ food science and technology/biotechnology. I read food science and technology and a Ghanaian.
Thank you.
I GREATLY APPRECIATE THE FOUNDATION FOR THE GREAT OFFER. AM EQUALLY IN NEED OF HELP,I HAVE BACHALORS DEGREE IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION & I REQUEST FOR ANY FORM OF SUPPORT TO ACCOMPLISH MASTERS DEGREE FOR BETTER SERVICE DELVERLY IN THE DISADVANDAGED COMMUNITY IN KENYA. PLEASE HELP.
I am Ethiopian national. I want to go back to school for my post graduate study in Management or in public Administration or MBA after 24 years of service in different professional & supervisory positions in Government & in International Organizations> Hence, I am search for any entity or foundation or company who can help me financially.
I am Ethiopian national. I want to go back to school for my post graduate study in Management or in public Administration or MBA after 24 years of service in different professional & supervisory positions in Government & in International Organizations.I want to learn in Ethiopia with out being far away from my children & from my family. Hence, I am search for any entity or foundation or company who can help me financially. All your support in this regard is highly appreciated
With best regards,
Fikereselassie
Dear AGA KHAN
i am dr maher emergency medicine resident, am from EGYPT
i hope to have opportunity to join a scholarship in emergency medicine program in UK , USA or CANADA
I HAVE FOUR YEARS EXPERIENCE IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE
i had agood standing , and active skills to complete a master degree i really need it,, i am 35 years old.
dr maher , egypt
I found your contact on the internet while looking up for a scholarship to a PHD in England.
I am Mozambican and did my banchelors and master’s degree in Aveiro, Portugal in Biology.
I am sending this email to know if would be possible and what I would have to do to apply for a scholarship in Biology in England.
I currently teach at the University of Unilúrio In Pemba.
Many Thanks,
Harith Farooq
salam alikom
i am dr maher
can i apply for a master degree in emergency medicine
under your foundation
pls if it can be,
correspond me
dr maher
I wrote your announcement through the webste, I would like to ask youm how can I apply for this scholarship? I have been accepted at Wageningen University, Netherlands for MAster Program in Biotechnology. Thank you for your attention.
I an a Liberian, living in Liberia, West Africa, a 2009 graduate of the University of Liberia with a bachelor in sociology and mass communication, but is finding it difficult to continue my studies, is a possible for me to be awarded a scholarship or financial aid for me to study in my country or anywhere else, presently I am 30 yewrs old
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Am DEVOTHA MWASHITETE,a citizen of TANZANIA,aged 30 years ,am a bachelor holder in ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT WITH GPA 3.6,Kindly i request for a scholarship for masters,and i ask for the procedures for admission.Hope my request will be considered.THANK YOU
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