University of Central Asia Cambridge Scholarship Programme (2027-2028)
Funds master's and PhD study at the University of Cambridge for graduates from Central Asia who will later contribute to the University of Central Asia. Covers tuition, stipend, visa and travel.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Tuition paid directly to Cambridge, annual stipend, Immigration Health Surcharge, visa costs (within stated limits), travel to and from the UK at start and end, and for PhD an annual research allowance. No dependant support.
Eligible applicants
Graduates from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan (priority) and neighbouring countries
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Overview
University of Central Asia Cambridge Scholarship Programme (2027-2028) is offered by University of Central Asia for Master’s, PhD study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testIELTS 7.5 overall (min 7.0 per component) or TOEFL 110 (min 25 per element).
- CAFDP application formRequired
- CV (max 3 pages)Required
- Personal statement (max 3 pages)Required
- Passport copyRequired
- Transcripts and diplomasRequired
- Applicant privacy noticeRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Annual stipend
Included
Health surcharge
Included
Visa costs
May be included
Travel to and from the UK
Included
Research allowance (PhD)
May be included
Dependants
Not included
Tuition paid directly to Cambridge, annual stipend, Immigration Health Surcharge, visa costs (within stated limits), travel to and from the UK at start and end, and for PhD an annual research allowance. No dependant support. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Priority to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan; Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan also considered.
- International eligibility
- Selection by UCA does not guarantee Cambridge admission or scholarship funding. No support for dependants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Higher education degree with excellent academic record from a recognised university.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan get priority; applicants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are also considered. Applicants need a degree with excellent academic records, interest in an academic career in research or teaching, and a commitment to contribute to UCA after the programme. PhD candidates get priority and MBA-type degrees are not covered.
Applicant profile
- Graduates from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan (priority) and neighbouring countries
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan get priority; applicants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are also considered. Applicants need a degree with excellent academic records, interest in an academic career in research or teaching, and a commitment to contribute to UCA after the programme. PhD candidates get priority and MBA-type degrees are not covered.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Research proposal (max 3 pages)
How to apply
- 1
Email the full application as a single English PDF to cafdp@ucentralasia.org
- 2
Shortlisted applicants complete a full online application to Cambridge
Application timeline
Application cycle
Information session 15 October 2026; UCA deadline 12 November 2026 (midnight GMT+6); Cambridge deadline 3 December 2026 or 5 January 2027 depending on programme.
The listed deadline is November 12, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Central Asia
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 12, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.