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.
Open to all international students, including citizens of Uzbekistan. Age limits are calculated at the time of application: Bachelor's — under 21, Master's — under 30, PhD — under 35, research programmes — under 50.
Register for free on the tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr online application system, upload your documents, and select up to 12 programmes/universities.
Annual
The 2026 cycle ran from 10 January to 25 February 2026 (extended from the original 20 February deadline) — this window has already passed. Exact dates for the 2027 cycle have not yet been officially announced, but based on the usual pattern are expected around mid-January to 20 February 2027.
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.
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.
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.