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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship
Aga Khan Foundation
Postgraduate funding for outstanding students from Pakistan and other countries who have no other way to pay, as half grant and half loan.
- Funding
- Partial
- When
- Usually opens in JanuaryStatus: Expected
- For
- Master's, PhD
- Other scholarships
- Can't be combined
Last verified 25 September 2026
What's missing?
What it covers
- Tuition
- Stipend
Tuition and living expenses for a full-time Master's (priority) or PhD. Half is a grant and half is a loan, repaid starting six months after you finish.
Who it's for
Pakistani students with an excellent academic record and genuine financial need, admitted to a reputable full-time postgraduate programme and entering the first year. Preference goes to applicants under 30.
Required documents
- Passport
- HEC-attested degree
- Recommendation letters
- Income certificate
How to apply
- 1
Get admission to a full-time postgraduate programme first.
- 2
When the cycle opens in early 2027, request the application from the Aga Khan Foundation office in Pakistan or the AKDN website.
- 3
Submit the form with transcripts, admission letter, financial documents and references.
- 4
Shortlisted applicants are interviewed.