EL-YURT UMIDI FOUNDATION (GOVERNMENT OF UZBEKISTAN)
Uzbekistan Government Scholarship (State Scholarship)
full · masters, phd
- Full fundingCoverage
- Study abroadWhere
- Master's, PhD & internshipsLevel
- ~$1,500–$2,500/mo (est.)Living stipend
- ~5-year serviceReturn obligation
- Re-established 2018Foundation
At a glance
full
Funding
€40k
Max amount
Jul 31, 2026
Deadline
Uzbekistan (for study/internships abroad at recognised foreign institutions)
Country
El-Yurt Umidi Foundation (Government of Uzbekistan)
Provider
The Uzbekistan Government Scholarship, delivered through the El-Yurt Umidi Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, funds talented Uzbek citizens to pursue master's and doctoral degrees and professional internships at universities abroad. The Foundation, re-established in 2018, was created to build a pool of highly qualified specialists who return to work in Uzbekistan. The scholarship is full: it typically covers tuition fees, a monthly living stipend set in the host-country currency (around ~$1,500 to ~$2,500 (est.) per month depending on the country), accommodation, one round-trip international airfare per year, visa fees, and medical insurance for the duration of the programme. Candidates must usually secure admission to a recognised foreign university — often one ranked among the top institutions in its field — and meet language and age requirements; recipients accept a service obligation to work in Uzbekistan for a set period (commonly ~5 years) after they graduate. Application cycles open periodically, with a closing date around 31 July (est.) in a given year. Because the covered programmes, partner-university lists, and amounts are set each cycle, treat the figures and the date here as estimates and confirm current details on the El-Yurt Umidi Foundation's official website.
What's covered
- Tuition fees — Tuition at the recognised foreign university, up to the programme's terms.
- Living stipend — A monthly allowance of around ~$1,500–$2,500 (est.), set by the cost of living in the host country.
- Accommodation — Housing support during study abroad.
- Travel & visa — One round-trip international airfare per year plus visa fees.
- Medical insurance — Health insurance for the duration of the programme.
How to apply
Secure (or pursue) admission to a recognised foreign institution, then apply to the Foundation in the relevant cycle by the deadline.
- Check the current cycle — Review the Foundation's open call for the eligible study levels, fields, and host-university list.
- Obtain admission — Secure an offer (or conditional offer) from a recognised foreign university for your programme.
- Prepare documents — Assemble your admission letter, transcripts, language certificate, and identity documents.
- Apply to the Foundation — Submit the El-Yurt Umidi application through the official portal by the deadline.
- Selection — Pass the Foundation's assessment and any interview stage.
- Sign the agreement — Accept the award and sign the funding agreement, including the service obligation, then travel and enrol.
Eligibility
CitizenshipA citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Admission abroadAn offer of admission to a recognised foreign university for a master's or doctoral degree (or an approved internship).
LanguageProof of proficiency in the language of instruction (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL where required).
Age & academic meritWithin the programme's age limits and meeting its academic requirements.
Service obligationAgreement to return and work in Uzbekistan for a set period (commonly ~5 years) after graduation.
The list of covered programmes and eligible host universities, the exact stipend, and any field priorities are set each cycle. Some streams target specific disciplines or shortages in the Uzbek economy.
Eligible countries
Uzbekistan (for study/internships abroad at recognised foreign institutions)
Deadlines
2026 cycle2026-07-31
Selection
The El-Yurt Umidi Foundation assesses applicants on academic merit, the standing of the chosen foreign university and programme, language readiness, and the value of the specialisation to Uzbekistan's development, often including an interview. Places are limited, so selection is decided among the strongest candidates in each cycle.
Verified sources
- El-Yurt Umidi Foundation — Official Websiteel-yurt-umidi.uzofficial
About the provider
The El-Yurt Umidi Foundation operates under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan and funds talented Uzbek citizens to study for master's and doctoral degrees and to complete professional internships at universities abroad. Re-established in 2018, it aims to train specialists who return to contribute to Uzbekistan's development.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Uzbekistan Government Scholarship (El-Yurt Umidi)?
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A full government scholarship delivered through the El-Yurt Umidi Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan, funding Uzbek citizens to study for master's and doctoral degrees and to undertake professional internships at recognised universities abroad.
What does it cover?
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Typically tuition, a monthly living stipend, accommodation, one round-trip international airfare per year, visa fees, and medical insurance for the duration of the programme.
How much is the stipend?
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Around ~$1,500–$2,500 per month (est.), set according to the cost of living in the host country. Confirm the current figure in the Foundation's call.
Who is eligible?
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Citizens of Uzbekistan who secure admission to a recognised foreign university for a master's or doctoral degree (or an approved internship) and meet the language, age, and academic requirements.
Is there a service obligation?
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Yes — recipients agree to return and work in Uzbekistan for a set period (commonly ~5 years) after graduating, as part of the funding agreement.
Which countries can I study in?
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A range of recognised host countries and universities, set per cycle. Many funded students attend institutions ranked among the top in their field.
Do I need to be admitted first?
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Generally yes — you need an offer (or conditional offer) of admission from the foreign university before or during the Foundation application.
How do I apply?
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Through the El-Yurt Umidi Foundation's official portal during an open call, submitting your admission letter, transcripts, language certificate, and identity documents.
When is the deadline?
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Cycles open periodically, with closing dates that vary; the 31 July 2026 date here is an estimate. Check the Foundation's official website for the current call.
Does it fund internships as well as degrees?
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Yes — alongside master's and doctoral degrees, the Foundation supports certain professional-development internships abroad.
How competitive is it?
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Places are limited and awarded on academic merit, the value of the specialisation, and language readiness, often after an interview, so selection is decided among the strongest applicants.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On the El-Yurt Umidi Foundation's official website, which publishes the current call, eligible programmes, host universities, amounts, and deadlines.