The AKU Challenge Programme
by Aga Khan University
This is an eleven-day non-residential programme offered on the Stadium Road campus of the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. The programme is designed to challenge, inspire, and provide a rigorous, intellectually enriching, and development-focused co-curricular experience to students from across Pakistan.
Eligibility: Candidates following any national system of education in Pakistan including the AKU Examination Board, and fulfil the following criteria, may apply:
Achieved at least 85% in the Secondary School (SSC) / Matric examinations and 80% in English (any group i.e. Science, Commerce, Humanities and Arts etc. ).
Will be completing the Higher Secondary School (HSSC) examinations in 2026 and 2027.
Cost: PKR 1500 application fee, fully funded program including meals, paid accomodation available
Benefits: The programme is designed to challenge, inspire, and provide a rigorous, intellectually enriching, and development-focused co-curricular experience to students from across Pakistan.
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Duration: 11 days
Deadline: 07/06/2026
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