U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs / World Learning
Provides a fully funded one-semester non-degree study term at a U.S. university, covering round-trip international airfare, tuition and fees, on-campus housing and meals, a monthly living stipend, health insurance and required textbooks. No fixed dollar figure is published — all costs are covered.
4–5 months
Annual
Bachelor
Provides a fully funded one-semester non-degree study term at a U.S. university, covering round-trip international airfare, tuition and fees, on-campus housing and meals, a monthly living stipend, health insurance and required textbooks. No fixed dollar figure is published — all costs are covered.
Uzbekistan is included among Global UGRAD's participating countries (South and Central Asia region). Candidates must be full-time undergraduate students in good standing at any accredited Uzbekistani university, have at least one academic year remaining at their home institution after the program, and demonstrate solid English proficiency. Applications are processed through the U.S. Embassy.
Uzbekistan citizens only
Annual
Announced each autumn, typically closing mid-December (e.g., December 15 for the 2026-2027 cycle); the exact date is published annually by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent.
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.