Aga Khan Scholarship for MBA

I have completed my UG degree and planning to do MBA degree heard about the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) International Scholarship Program. Will you please tell me what the eligibility required to take this scholarship also tell me other details related to this?

[Shaleen]

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) International Scholarship Program is for students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their postgraduate 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 assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only.

AKF offices of Aga Khan Education Services/Boards in their countries of current residence

Eligibility

Geographic Scope:

The Foundation accepts applications from nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique.

In France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the above developing countries, are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.

Age Limit
Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.

Selection Criteria

The main criteria for selecting award winners are:

l) Consistently excellent academic records
2) Genuine financial need
3) Admission to a highly reputable university or program of study and
4) Relevance of the field of study to AKDN’s focus areas.

Financial Assistance

The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships.

Loan Conditions

Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%