Scholarships by Aga Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their 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 gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.

2011-12 International Scholarship Programme application cycle is now open. Applications can be obtained from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services/Boards in your country of current residence. Deadline for submission of application is March 31st, 2011.

Before contacting the AKDN, please read the information below. Addresses and contact information are available under Application Procedures. In case you are looking for information about scholarships for your further studies, this list of scholarship links may be helpful.

Geographic Scope
The Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada.

Selection Criteria
The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.

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

Financial Assistance
The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.

Loan Conditions
Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation.

Application Procedures
The application procedures of AKF's International Scholarship Programme are decentralised. Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in their countries of current residence. Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained, or to the address indicated on the front of the form. They should not be sent to Geneva. The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier.

Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about their financial situation, their academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and career plans. Interview reports are sent with the applications to Geneva for the final selection.

The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June or early July and the Aga Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application shortly thereafter.

Source: http://www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp

Postgraduate Scholarships at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand is one of institutions participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.

Below are programs offered:
Master of Sciences or Engineering in
Advanced Technologies
Computer Science
Information Management
Industrial Engineering & ManagementDesign Manufacturing EngineeringMechatronicsTelecommunications
Microelectronics
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
Information and Communications Technologies
Master of Sciences or Engineering in Civil Engineering
Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering
Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Management
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Engineering & Studies
Natural Resources Management
Regional & Rural Development Planning
Environmental Engineering & Management
Urban Environmental Management
Master of Sciences or Engineering in Management (MBA)
International BusinessManagement of Technology
Service Marketing & Technology
International Public Marketing

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONThe ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.
full tuition feesa monthly subsistence and housing allowancean allowance for books and instructional materialsmedical insurancetravel expenses
The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand)A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experienceProficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.In good health.
Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

MORE INFORMATION
Mr. Benjamin Gargabite
Coordinator of Admissions and Scholarships Unit
E-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
(Attn: Director of Admission and Scholarships)Or you can also visit ADB- Japan Scholarship Program’s website at www.adb.org/jsp for detail information about this program