The University of Central Asia (UCA) in partnership with the Cambridge Trust is pleased to announce prestigious scholarship opportunities for master’s and doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. The initiative is a part of UCA’s ongoing Central Asian Faculty Development Programme (CAFDP) designed to promote scholarship among the Central Asian postgraduate community and equip regional talent for careers in academia and particularly at UCA.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineNovember 12, 2026
- Study LevelMasters , PhD
- SponsorUniversity of Cambridge
- City to studyCambridge
- School to studyUniversity of Cambridge
- Course to studyHealth Economics , Media and Communication , public health , Public Policy , Climate Economics , Climate and Environmental Sciences , Computer and Data Sciences , Development Economics , Cultural Heritage and Society
- Eligible CountryAfghanistan , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Pakistan , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan , Uzbekistan
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Benefits
The UCA-Cambridge scholarship will cover:
- University tuition fee (paid directly to Cambridge).
- Annual stipend in accordance with the applicable scholarship terms and funding arrangements.
- Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).
- Visa costs, subject to the applicable scholarship terms and any stated limits.
Additional support from UCA:
- Annual research allowance (PhD only) subject to applicable UCA policies and funding availability.
- Travel expenses to and from the UK at the start and conclusion of the studies in accordance with UCA’s applicable travel and reimbursement policies.
Requirements
All applicants are required to meet the following eligibility criteria that includes:
- Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan (Applicants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will also be considered however priority will be given to applicants from the founding states).
- Higher education degree with excellent academic records from a recognised university.
- Interest in master’s or PhD programme in departments reflecting UCA fields of interest, outlined above.
- Interest in a career within academia, including research and teaching.
- Demonstrated competency in chosen discipline.
- Demonstrated commitment to contributing to UCA following the completion of the CAFDP programme.
- Excellent English language skills: IELTS score of 7.5 (with a minimum of 7.0 in each individual component) or TOEFL score of 110 (with 25 in each element).
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the UCA selection committee and shortlisted applications will be invited to submit a full online application to the University of Cambridge, by December 3, 2026/January 5, 2027 depending on the chosen programme (please refer to the Postgraduate Course Directory).
All candidates are therefore encouraged to familiarise themselves with the online admission application form in parallel to submitting their application to UCA.
Shortlisting or selection by UCA does not guarantee admission to the University of Cambridge or the award of any scholarship or funding that is subject to separate University of Cambridge or Cambridge Trust requirements.
Application Documents
- CAFDP Application form
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume (3 pages maximum).
- Personal statement outlining your short and long-term career goals, field of study and research interests, reasons for applying to CAFDP, and what makes you a good candidate for CAFDP at Cambridge (3 pages maximum).
- A short research proposal (3 pages maximum) if the course chosen is entirely or predominantly research-based or equal taught/research based.
- A copy of your passport.
- Academic Transcripts and Diplomas.
- CAFDP Applicant Privacy Notice.
Application Deadline
November 12, 2026How To Apply
For more information, visit University of Cambridge scholarship webpage.
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
