Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
Provides a monthly stipend of JPY 180,000–230,000 depending on program length (JPY 230,000 for 1–2 year programs, JPY 210,000 for 3-year programs, JPY 180,000 for programs longer than 3 years), paid for the full minimum period required to obtain the degree.
12–48 months
Annual
Master, PhD/Doctorate
Provides a monthly stipend of JPY 180,000–230,000 depending on program length (JPY 230,000 for 1–2 year programs, JPY 210,000 for 3-year programs, JPY 180,000 for programs longer than 3 years), paid for the full minimum period required to obtain the degree.
Citizens of any country (other than Japan) may apply — there is no restriction for Uzbekistan citizens. Candidates must be admitted to, or preparing to sit entrance exams for, a master's or doctoral program at a Japanese graduate school for Spring/Fall 2026 enrollment; interviews are conducted in Japanese, so basic Japanese proficiency is required.
Annual
Applications are accepted annually from September 1 to October 31. Interviews are held in February of the following year, in Tokyo or online. The next cycle opens September–October 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.