The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme at New York University

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2025
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorAga Khan Foundation
• School to studyNew York University

Table of Content

• Overview
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Programme Overview

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 Highness the Aga Khan, the AKF ISP has supported more than 1,000 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 2025-2026 award cycle will open in early January 2025 and close by 31 March 2025.

Benefits

AKF ISP awards are structured as half grant and half loan – where you need to repay 50 percent of the award amount.* Scholarships for Master’s studies are granted for the entire duration of the degree course. For PhD students, scholarships are awarded for the first two years, after which you are expected to find funding from alternative sources.

The award covers tuition expenses and student living expenses. It does not cover, for example, the cost of international travel, clothing, furniture, or living expenses for family members.

In order to maintain an AKF ISP award, you need to demonstrate good academic standing, as well as ongoing financial need, during the course of your postgraduate programme.

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****; and
• have strong leadership potential, professional experience, extracurricular and/or entrepreneurial achievements, and volunteer contributions.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more details, visit Aga Khan Foundation scholarship website.