Scholarships and grants for students
On the State Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Named State Scholarships Administered by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
The Republic of Uzbekistan has established a comprehensive system of state scholarships aimed at providing both financial support and moral encouragement to students pursuing higher education. This system plays a significant role in fostering students’ motivation for academic excellence, enhancing their scientific and creative potential, and identifying as well as supporting talented and high-achieving young people.
State scholarships serve as an important incentive for students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, actively participate in public and community life, and engage in scientific research and creative activities. They also contribute to developing a sense of responsibility, competitiveness, and professional readiness among young people.
State Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Master's Degree Students
The State Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for master's degree students is awarded to citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan who are enrolled in full-time master's programs at state higher education institutions and have maintained excellent grades in all subjects throughout their entire period of study.
The scholarship is awarded across 22 nationally approved academic fields, with one scholarship quota allocated to each field. Accordingly, every higher education institution is entitled to nominate one candidate for each respective competition field.
State Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Named State Scholarships for Bachelor's Degree Students
The State Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for bachelor's degree students is awarded to final-year undergraduate students who are citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan and who have maintained an outstanding academic record (excellent grades only) throughout their entire period of study at state, non-state, foreign higher education institutions, as well as within joint educational programs, provided they study on a full-time basis.
Each higher education institution may nominate one graduating undergraduate student for the Presidential State Scholarship.
In addition, the following named state scholarships have been established for students in the final two years of undergraduate study who have achieved excellent academic performance in all subjects (with no more than 25 percent of grades being "good") and who actively participate in scientific research or creative activities:
- Abdulla Avloni State Scholarship – for students in education and pedagogy;
- Beruni State Scholarship – for engineering and technical disciplines;
- Ibn Sina State Scholarship – for medical sciences;
- Alisher Navoi State Scholarship – for humanities;
- Ulugh Beg State Scholarship – for natural sciences;
- Babur State Scholarship – for history and geography;
- Pahlavon Mahmud State Scholarship – for physical education and sports;
- To'lepbergen Qaipbergenov and Ibroyim Yusupov State Scholarships – for students of higher education institutions in the Republic of Karakalpakstan;
- Imam al-Bukhari State Scholarship – for students of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan;
- Islam Karimov State Scholarship – open to students of all academic disciplines.
Scholarship Quotas
The Beruni, Ibn Sina, Alisher Navoi, and Ulugh Beg State Scholarships are awarded at the rate of one scholarship per 1,000 senior undergraduate students enrolled in the relevant academic disciplines.
The Imam al-Bukhari State Scholarship is awarded to three senior students of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan.
The Babur State Scholarship is awarded to one senior student from each higher education institution offering degree programs in history and geography.
The Pahlavon Mahmud State Scholarship is awarded to one senior student from each higher education institution providing education in physical education and sports.
The Abdulla Avloni State Scholarship is awarded to one senior student from each higher education institution offering teacher education programs.
The To'lepbergen Qaipbergenov and Ibroyim Yusupov State Scholarships are each awarded to one senior student from every higher education institution located in the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
The Islam Karimov State Scholarship is awarded to one senior student from every higher education institution.
Selection Process and Benefits
The initial stage of the competition for both the State Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the named state scholarships is conducted by the higher education institutions themselves.
At this stage, university councils nominate for the next round:
- the three candidates who receive the highest number of votes for the Presidential State Scholarship;
- up to three candidates for each allocated quota for every named state scholarship.
The final scholarship recipients are determined by the selection committees established under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, based on an assessment of applicants' scientific achievements, academic accomplishments, and the results of standardized examinations.
A particularly important benefit is that recipients of the State Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan are entitled, for two years after completing their bachelor's degree, to enroll in a master's program in their respective field without entrance examinations, under an additional state-funded grant.
Recipients of the named state scholarships enjoy the same privilege for one year after completing their bachelor's degree, allowing them to enter a master's program in their specialty without entrance examinations and on the basis of an additional government-funded scholarship (grant).