Funding that rewards ambition
Government and merit scholarships open to Central Asian students — most require a top-ranked admission. That is exactly what we do.
University scholarships
University Merit Scholarships
VariesIndividual Top 100 universities
Many Top 100 universities award their own merit scholarships to strong international applicants, reducing tuition by 10–100%. T100U identifies which of your target universities offer merit awards and positions your application to compete for them.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Foundation Merit Scholarship (up to 100%)
VariesMalaysia branch campuses & partners
Selected partner universities — including the Malaysian campuses of Monash, Nottingham and Southampton — offer foundation-year scholarships of up to 100% for students with strong IELTS or SAT results. If you have high English or SAT scores, we can position you for a funded foundation year that leads directly into a Top 100 bachelor's degree.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
VariesUniversity of Melbourne
Automatic consideration for high-achieving international undergraduate applicants, ranging from partial fee remissions to full-fee awards. No separate application — admission strength decides.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Monash International Merit Scholarships
Partial fundingMonash University (incl. Malaysia campus)
Merit awards for international students at Monash in Australia, with separate high-achiever and merit schemes at Monash Malaysia — one of the most cost-effective routes to a Top 50 degree.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Nottingham Malaysia High Achievers Scholarships
Partial fundingUniversity of Nottingham Malaysia
Tuition discounts for students with strong academic results entering foundation or undergraduate programmes at the Malaysia campus of the University of Nottingham.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Singapore MOE Tuition Grant
Partial fundingGovernment of Singapore / NUS & NTU
Substantial tuition subsidy for international undergraduates at NUS and NTU in exchange for a three-year work bond with a Singapore-registered company after graduation — a well-trodden route for Central Asian students.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Hong Kong University Entrance Scholarships
VariesHKU, HKUST, CUHK, PolyU, CityU
Hong Kong's Top 100 universities award entrance scholarships — from partial tuition to full support — to outstanding international admits, usually automatically based on admission results.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Destination-government scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
Full fundingUK Government (FCDO)
The UK government's global scholarship for one-year Master's degrees: full tuition, living allowance and flights. Requires work experience (typically 2+ years) and leadership potential. Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are all eligible countries.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Typically Aug–Nov for study the following year
DAAD Scholarships (incl. EPOS)
VariesGerman Academic Exchange Service
Germany's national exchange service funds Master's and doctoral study, with development-related EPOS programmes particularly open to Central Asian applicants. Note that German public universities charge little or no tuition even without a scholarship.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Programme-specific; many EPOS deadlines fall Aug–Oct
MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship
Full fundingGovernment of Japan
Japan's national scholarship covering tuition, a monthly stipend and airfare. Applied via the Japanese embassy (embassy recommendation) or directly through a university. Central Asian citizens are eligible through their local embassies.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Embassy track typically opens Apr–Jun
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Full fundingGovernment of South Korea (NIIED)
Korea's flagship scholarship: full tuition, stipend, Korean language year and flights. Applications go through the Korean embassy or directly to participating universities; Central Asian countries receive dedicated quotas.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Undergraduate round typically Sep–Oct; graduate round Feb–Mar
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full fundingChina Scholarship Council
China's national scholarship covering tuition, accommodation and a monthly stipend at Chinese universities — including Tsinghua, Peking, Fudan, SJTU and Zhejiang. Strong strategic fit for Central Asian students; apply via embassy or university track.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Typically Dec–Apr for September intake
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Full fundingEuropean Union
EU-funded joint Master's degrees taught across two or more European universities, with full scholarships (tuition, travel and stipend) for non-EU students. Central Asian applicants are fully eligible.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Most consortia close Oct–Jan for autumn entry
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Full fundingUS Department of State
The US government's flagship exchange funds Master's study in the United States for citizens of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, administered through the US embassy in each country.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Country deadlines typically fall Apr–Jun
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
Partial fundingGovernment of France
France's excellence programme for international Master's and PhD students, providing a monthly allowance, travel and insurance (tuition is handled separately by the host institution). Applications are submitted by the French university, so admission comes first.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Universities nominate candidates around Sep–Jan
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Full fundingGovernment of Switzerland
Switzerland's federal scholarship for research-oriented postgraduate study (research fellowships and PhD) at Swiss universities including ETH Zurich and EPFL, open to Central Asian researchers via the Swiss embassy.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Australia Awards
Full fundingGovernment of Australia
Australia's development scholarship covers full tuition, travel and living costs for Master's study. In Central Asia, eligibility currently focuses on Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan — check the current intake list.
Eligible citizens: TJ · KG
Application window: Typically Feb–Apr
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Partial fundingGovernment of Ireland (HEA)
A one-year award for high-achieving international students at Irish higher education institutions, including Trinity College Dublin and UCD: a €10,000 stipend and a full tuition waiver for one year of study.
Eligible citizens: UZ · KZ · TJ · KG
Application window: Typically closes in March
Central Asian government scholarships
El-Yurt Umidi Foundation Scholarship
Full fundingGovernment of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's flagship government scholarship, funding citizens for Bachelor's, Master's and PhD study at leading foreign universities. Covers full tuition, a monthly living stipend and travel. Admission to a top-ranked university is required — T100U prepares your Top 100 admission and your full scholarship dossier together.
Eligible citizens: UZ
Application window: Typically opens early in the year (Feb–Mar cycle) — verify the current call
Bright Talent Project (El-Yurt Umidi)
Full fundingGovernment of Uzbekistan
A newer El-Yurt Umidi direction that selects talented youth from every mahalla — including students from lower-income families — prepares them through preparatory courses and sends them to matching foreign universities.
Eligible citizens: UZ
Bolashak International Scholarship
Full fundingGovernment of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's flagship presidential scholarship for full-time degrees at leading foreign universities, with tuition and living costs covered. Independent admission to a qualifying university is required first — exactly what T100U delivers.
Eligible citizens: KZ
State Center for International Programs (Durakhshandagon)
Full fundingGovernment of Tajikistan
The Government of Tajikistan funds citizens admitted to the world's top universities, covering tuition, accommodation and living costs. T100U prepares both your admission and your scholarship dossier for the Center.
Eligible citizens: TJ
Kyrgyz Republic Government Study-Abroad Support
VariesMinistry of Education and Science, Kyrgyz Republic
Study-abroad support administered through the Ministry of Education and Science for citizens pursuing degrees at recognised foreign universities.
Eligible citizens: KG
Bank sponsorship
National Bank of Uzbekistan Education Sponsorship
Full fundingNational Bank of Uzbekistan
The National Bank of Uzbekistan sponsors outstanding students toward tuition at Top 100 world universities, on condition of returning to work in Uzbekistan after graduation. T100U secures the required Top 100 admission and guides the sponsorship application end-to-end.
Eligible citizens: UZ
Conditions change every cycle — always verify with the official source. During your free consultation we confirm which programs you currently qualify for. · Last reviewed July 2026