Scholarships for Central Asian students

Who can apply

• Strong academics — merit awards follow grades, not need
• Some are automatic with admission; others need a separate application
• English scores often feed the assessment

Where and how to apply

Route varies by university — on each university page here we show its scholarships; at consultation we position your application for the specific awards you can win.

Who can apply

• Strong IELTS or SAT results drive the award level (up to 100%)
• Entry to a partner foundation programme in Malaysia
• Grades decide — awards are merit-based, not need-based

Where and how to apply

Awarded at admission by the partner campus — apply through us so your file is positioned for the highest band; processed via our authorized agency channel (any service fee itemized at consultation).

Who can apply

• High-achieving international undergraduate admits
• No separate application — admission strength decides

Where and how to apply

Apply to Melbourne as normal (direct or via us) — every international UG admit is automatically considered.

Who can apply

• Merit-based; strong academic record
• Separate schemes for Australia and Malaysia campuses

Where and how to apply

Most Monash merit awards are considered at admission; some need a short scholarship application on Monash's portal — we flag which applies to your course.

Who can apply

• Strong academic results at foundation or UG entry
• Applies at the Malaysia campus

Where and how to apply

Assessed with your admission at Nottingham Malaysia — apply through our Malaysian partner channel and the award is processed with the offer.

Who can apply

• International undergraduates at NUS/NTU
• Three-year work bond with a Singapore-registered company after graduation
• 12-year schooling expectation — 11-year certificate holders usually need a bridge; ask us

Where and how to apply

Opt in during university admission acceptance — the grant application is part of the enrolment flow at NUS/NTU.

Who can apply

• Outstanding international admits — usually automatic consideration
• Award level follows admission strength (partial to full)

Where and how to apply

Apply to the Hong Kong university as normal; entrance scholarships are decided with the offer — no separate form at most schools.

Who can apply

• Citizens of UZ/KZ/TJ/KG (all eligible)
• Completed bachelor's degree
• Typically 2+ years of work experience (2,800 hours)
• Return to home country for 2 years after the award
• Unconditional UK master's offer needed by the award deadline

Where and how to apply

Apply online at chevening.org/apply (one form, 3 UK course choices) during the Aug–Nov window; interviews at the British Embassy follow.

Who can apply

• Varies by programme; EPOS lines typically require a bachelor's + ~2 years of professional experience
• German or English per programme requirements
• Development-related motivation matters for EPOS

Where and how to apply

Search and apply via the DAAD scholarship database at daad.de (most EPOS applications go directly to the German university's programme office).

Who can apply

• Citizens of countries with a Japanese embassy MEXT quota — UZ/KZ/TJ/KG qualify
• Undergraduate track: typically age 17–24 with 12 years of schooling (11-year certificate cases assessed individually — ask us first)
• Written exams (math/English/science per track) + interview at the embassy

Where and how to apply

Apply through the Japanese Embassy in your country when the embassy-recommendation call opens (typically Apr–Jun) — forms are published on each embassy's site.

Who can apply

• Foreign nationality (applicant AND parents)
• Undergraduate: under 25 at entry; graduate: under 40
• GPA typically 80%+ (or top 20% of class)
• No prior degree at the same level from Korea
• UZ/TJ/KG hold dedicated country quotas

Where and how to apply

Two tracks: via the Korean Embassy in your country, or directly to a participating Korean university — guidelines and forms are published each cycle on studyinkorea.go.kr.

Who can apply

• Non-Chinese citizens in good health
• Undergraduate: high-school graduate, typically under 25
• Master's under 35 / PhD under 40
• Chinese-taught programs may require HSK; English-taught tracks exist

Where and how to apply

Apply at campuschina.org (CSC portal) via the Chinese Embassy track or the university track — many Top-100 Chinese universities also nominate directly; we match you to the right track.

Who can apply

• Bachelor's degree (or final-year student) for master's entry
• Any nationality — Central Asians fully eligible
• Each consortium sets its own academic + English requirements

Where and how to apply

Choose programmes in the official Erasmus Mundus catalogue (ec.europa.eu) and apply directly to each consortium (typically Oct–Jan) — one application covers the scholarship.

Who can apply

• Citizens of UZ/KZ/TJ/KG
• Completed bachelor's degree
• Strong English (TOEFL typically required)
• Return-home requirement (two-year residency) after the program

Where and how to apply

Apply through the US Embassy's Fulbright announcement in your country (typically Apr–Jun) — online application plus embassy interviews.

Who can apply

• Master's: typically age 25 or under; PhD: 30 or under
• Non-French nationality
• The FRENCH university nominates you — you cannot apply directly

Where and how to apply

First secure admission to a French institution, then ask its international office to nominate you for Eiffel (nominations close around Jan).

Who can apply

• Master's degree completed for PhD/research track
• Research proposal + a Swiss professor willing to supervise
• Age/degree recency rules per current call

Where and how to apply

Apply through the Swiss Embassy in your country (dossiers usually due Sep–Nov) — line up the Swiss supervisor first.

Who can apply

• Currently focused on Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan citizens in Central Asia
• Bachelor's degree + typically 2 years of relevant work experience
• Development-sector motivation and return commitment

Where and how to apply

Apply online via the Australia Awards portal for your country during the Feb–Apr window — check the current-country list first.

Who can apply

• High-achieving international students (any nationality)
• An offer from an eligible Irish institution (Trinity, UCD included)
• One-year award — plan funding for remaining years

Where and how to apply

Apply via the HEA portal (hea.ie) with your Irish offer in hand — closes around March.

Who can apply

• Citizens of Uzbekistan only
• Master's/PhD track typically requires ~2 years of work experience in the field (university-recommended candidates may be exempt)
• Strong English required — typically IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL 90+
• Admission (or conditional admission) to a leading foreign university strengthens the dossier decisively
• Post-study work commitment in Uzbekistan applies — confirm current terms

Where and how to apply

Apply online at admission.eyuf.uz when the call opens (announcements on eyuf.uz). Dossier: transcripts, passport, IELTS/TOEFL, 2 recommendation letters, CV, motivation letter — we prepare the admission and the dossier together.

Who can apply

• Citizens of Uzbekistan; talented youth including students from lower-income families
• Selection runs through regional stages — no university admission needed at entry
• Willingness to complete the Foundation's preparatory courses

Where and how to apply

Selection is announced via El-Yurt Umidi channels (eyuf.uz) and local khokimiyats/mahalla committees — apply through the announced regional intake.

Who can apply

• Citizens of Kazakhstan only
• Independent (unconditional) admission to a university on Bolashak's approved list is required BEFORE applying
• Kazakh and foreign-language proficiency tests at selection
• Work-back obligation in Kazakhstan after graduation (typically 3–5 years, secured by collateral) — confirm current terms

Where and how to apply

Apply at bolashak.gov.kz during the announced competition windows, with your admission letter in hand — the admission is the part we deliver.

Who can apply

• Citizens of Tajikistan only
• Admission to a recognised leading foreign university required
• Selection by the State Center for International Programs — academic records and interview

Where and how to apply

Apply through the State Center for International Programs (Durakhshandagon) in Dushanbe when the call opens — bring your university admission letter; we prepare admission + dossier.

Who can apply

• Citizens of Kyrgyzstan only
• Admission to a recognised foreign university
• Terms vary by year and agreement — verify the current program

Where and how to apply

Via the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (edu.gov.kg announcements) — ask us to check what is open for your intake.

Who can apply

• Citizens of Uzbekistan only
• Admission to a world Top-100 university (the bank's core condition)
• Return-and-work commitment in Uzbekistan after graduation
• Academic excellence — competitive transcripts and English scores

Where and how to apply

Through the National Bank of Uzbekistan's education sponsorship program — applications are reviewed with your Top-100 admission letter; we guide the full application end-to-end.