SwitzerlandMaster, PhDNext cycle not announced yetPartially FundedAga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme for Postgraduate Studies 2027–2028
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Aga Khan Foundation master's and PhD award for selected developing countries, including Egypt and Syria: half grant, half loan, covering tuition and living. The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) offers a limited number of awards each year to outstanding postgraduate students from selected developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Master's programmes have priority, and PhD applications are also considered, with funding limited to the first two years. Scholars may study at reputable universities worldwide except in the United Kingdom and Russia. Awards cover tuition and living expenses and are given as 50% grant and 50% loan: the loan carries a service charge, repayment starts six months after graduation, and a guarantor must co-sign the agreement. Participating countries include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, Australia and New Zealand, and residents of Canada, Portugal and the United States may apply if they originally come from one of these countries. Applicants need an excellent academic record, genuine financial need, admission to the first year of a full-time programme and a plan for funding the remaining costs, and preference goes to candidates under 30. Applications are submitted through the AKF office or contact in the applicant's country. The 2026–2027 cycle closed on 31 March 2026, and the next cycle opens in early 2027.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsTuition and living expenses
The award covers tuition fees and living expenses during the studies.
50% grant
Half of the award is a grant that is not repaid.
50% loan
Repaid with a service charge starting six months after graduation, with a guarantor.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
6 CriteriaAfghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Egypt, and 11 others (specific track conditions apply)
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Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition and living expenses, 50% grant, 50% loan.
Eligible levels: Master, PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
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