Research Grants Council (RGC) / University Grants Committee (UGC), Hong Kong
Each fellow receives an annual stipend of HK$344,400 (~US$44,150), plus an annual HK$14,400 conference and research travel allowance; these payments are guaranteed for the first three years.
36–48 months
Annual
PhD/Doctorate
Each fellow receives an annual stipend of HK$344,400 (~US$44,150), plus an annual HK$14,400 conference and research travel allowance; these payments are guaranteed for the first three years.
The scheme is open to citizens of any country worldwide regardless of nationality — the official page explicitly states that all candidates are eligible to apply irrespective of country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background, meaning Uzbekistan citizens are fully eligible. Candidates must apply for admission as a new full-time PhD student at one of the 8 participating Hong Kong universities (HKU, CUHK, HKUST, and others).
Annual
Every year on December 1 (Hong Kong time), the initial application deadline (obtaining a reference number via the HKPFS Electronic System) closes; the full university admission application must also be submitted to the chosen university by the same date.
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.