Japanese Government (MEXT)
Full scholarship: a monthly stipend of ¥143,000–145,000 (varies by degree level and field), with tuition and international airfare covered by the Government of Japan. The program typically begins with research-student (kenkyusei) status before transferring into a master's or doctoral program.
Uzbekistan citizens, generally under 35, holding a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field. Applications are submitted via the Japanese Embassy in Tashkent under the "embassy-recommended" track.
Uzbekistan citizens only
Download the application form from the official page of the Japanese Embassy in Tashkent (Education/Scholarship section), complete the required documents, and submit them to the embassy by the deadline. The first stage is document screening plus a written exam/interview at the embassy, followed by final selection by MEXT and university placement.
Annual
The Japanese Embassy in Tashkent typically accepts applications annually in April-May (about 17-18 months before the academic year begins in October). Exact 2026/2027 cycle dates are published separately on the embassy's website.
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.
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.
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.