Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
🌍Multiple Countries
Open to Pakistani citizens currently residing in Pakistan with no other means of financing their studies. Financial need is a primary criterion — must demonstrate genuine inability to fund studies independently. Must have an outstanding academic record. Preference given to young professionals under 30 years of age. Must have strong leadership potential, professional experience, extracurricular achievements, and volunteer contributions. Priority given to Master's level applicants; PhD funding only provided to highly exceptional candidates recommended by their professors who need a PhD for career fulfilment. PhD funding covers first two years only — must find alternative funding after. Short-term courses are not eligible. Must not have previously received an AKF scholarship.
Covers tuition fees and living expenses based on demonstrated financial need — amount varies by country of study and programme. Travel costs are NOT included. For PhD programmes, funding is provided for the first two years only. All awards are on 50% grant and 50% loan basis (loan carries 5% annual service charge, repaid over 5 years). A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement.