DAAD Scholarships (Germany)
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
About the grant
Varies by programme: typically a monthly stipend of EUR 934-1,300 (depending on level - master's/doctoral), plus travel costs, health insurance, and sometimes a family allowance. DAAD administers more than 200 different scholarship programmes - the exact amount depends on the chosen programme.
Who can apply
Uzbekistan is part of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, making it fully eligible for many DAAD programmes (including the development-oriented EPOS master's programmes). Most programmes require at least 2 years of professional experience after completing a bachelor's degree.
How to apply
Find a suitable programme in the "Scholarship Database" on daad.de by filtering by country, subject area, and degree level, then submit an online application following the instructions on the selected programme's page.
Important dates
Annual
Varies by programme (typically October-November). For example, many doctoral and master's programmes accept applications until 30 October 2026 (selection in spring 2027, studies starting October 2027). The exact date should be checked for the specific programme in the DAAD scholarship database (daad.de).
Useful tips
- Take IELTS or TOEFL in advance — most scholarships require at least 6.5.
- Request recommendation letters at least 2 months early — professors need time.
- In your motivation letter, clearly state your goals and plans after returning to Uzbekistan.
Other grants in this category
Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)
U.S. Department of State
Full scholarship: tuition, monthly living stipend, international and domestic airfare, and J-1 Exchange Visitor health insurance. The program enables recipients to earn a Master's degree in the U.S. or conduct research under the Open Study/Research Award.
Türkiye Bursları — Turkish Government Scholarships
Turkish Government (YTB)
Full funding: tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend (approximately TRY 4,500 for Bachelor's, TRY 6,500 for Master's, TRY 9,000 for PhD students), health insurance, a one-year Turkish-language course, and round-trip airfare.
Chevening Scholarship
UK Government (FCDO)
Full scholarship: university tuition fees, a monthly living allowance (rate varies by city), return flights to and from the UK, visa costs, and additional grants (e.g. for research). Available only for one-year master's programmes.