DAAD — German Academic Exchange Service
The scholarship provides EUR 992 per month, covering tuition fees, health insurance, travel costs, and a 6-month German language course before the master's programme begins.
18–30 months
Annual
Master
The scholarship provides EUR 992 per month, covering tuition fees, health insurance, travel costs, and a 6-month German language course before the master's programme begins.
The programme targets future leaders from developing countries in Central Asia (including Uzbekistan), Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in political science, law, economics or public administration and a record of civic or professional engagement.
Developing countries
Annual
The online application window is open annually until 31 July (for the 2026/27 intake, the deadline is 31 July 2026).
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.
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.