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Changing lives and sparking hope: Ontario Tuition Waiver Programme

“When I found out that I got the scholarship, it was a very grateful moment because it changed my whole life. The fact that I am able to get an education of this kind in Canada helps me build my future and changes my entire quality of life,” reflects Khushboo Ladhani. A recent graduate from Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad, Khushboo is one of the 30 selected Academy students to benefit from the tuition waiver programme for Ontario post-secondary institutions. Not only does the programme enable students with the highest financial need and capacity to complete their undergraduate education in Ontario, but it grants students like Khushboo numerous unique opportunities to foster their talents.

Theresa Urist: A passion for education

Theresa Urist has always had a strong desire to support students in their academic careers, which led her to the position of Global Director of University Counselling in 2015 at the Aga Khan Academies.

Celebrating Our Young Scholars

Ayaan Allarakia's PYP Project about care for the elderly

Gain an insight into the challenging, yet rewarding journey of AKA Mombasa's Year 5 students as they celebrate their achievements at the PYP Exhibition.

60 Stories for 60 Years

In honour of His Highness the Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee, the Aga Khan Academies are featuring 60 Stories for 60 Years. These stories will highlight 60 of the many people whose lives have been profoundly impacted by His Highness's vision for the Aga Khan Academies.

“Voices for Change” Brings Relief to Kilifi Residents

Students from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa Choir, referred to as “Voices for Change”, distribute foodstuff to drought-stricken Kilifi community, carrying out their mission of using their musical talent to make a difference in the lives of others.

Year 9 Students Engage With Questions Of Peace And Conflict

Youth participate in sessions at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa to understand the complexities of conflicts revolving around natural resources.

Turning students into storytellers through investigative photography

Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad students participating in the advanced Fredric Roberts Photography Workshops spent a week unearthing powerful visual stories on urbanisation and village health centres.

A Pamiri Evening in Mombasa

Tajik students at AKA Mombasa recreate the sights and sounds of Pamir through their rich, cultural performances while celebrating the festival of Novruz.

Alumnus Ham Serunjogi Featured in AKF USA's Humans of the World Series

The Academy played an instrumental role in influencing Ham's academic and professional success. From AKA Mombasa to Grinnell College in the United States and a career at Facebook's international headquarters in Dublin, read about Ham's journey across three continents.

Bringing international perspectives to the Academies

“I’ve found amazing friends who have shared their culture with me, brought me into their homes, and made me realise that we are more alike than different,” says Aga Khan Academy Fellow Samantha Caras. A university graduate from the United States, Samantha joined the Academies on a two-year fellowship with the aim of exploring new cultures. She and other Academy Fellows have brought diverse perspectives and skills from across the world to both Hyderabad and Mombasa. In turn, the Fellows have had rich and meaningful experiences that have shaped their career paths and their worldviews.

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