Applications are now open for the UCA-Cambridge Trust Scholarship Program 2026-2027. Offered by University of Central Asia (UCA), in partnership with Cambridge Trust, the fully funded scholarship program will take place at the University of Cambridge, in UK. Along with tuition fee coverage, scholars will also get an annual stipend amount to cover their living expenses. Moreover, the program will also cover visa cost and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). What makes this full scholarship opportunity even more exciting is that the students will get additional support from UCA including round way travelling expenses, and an Annual Research Allowance for PhD candidates.
The scholarship in UK for international students aims to gather and support talented individuals from UCA’s founding states, in different disciplines related to UCA’s research and education interests. While studying at Cambridge, scholars will be assigned to a UCA mentor in addition to a Cambridge supervisor. With an excellent chance to pursue your research studies in a prestigious university like the University of Cambridge, you will also get to explore the vibrant life in Europe.
UCA international scholarship for graduate and postgraduate studies is offered in the fields of Earth, Climate and Environmental Sciences, Computer and Data Sciences, Media and Communications, Development Economics, Climate Economics and Public Policy, Public Health and Health Economics, Cultural Heritage and Society. For UCA scholarship program in UK, candidates are encouraged to conduct research on topics that are directly related to the Central Asian region, and later, expected to do the fieldwork in Central Asia in second or third year of the doctoral scholarship program. Apply now to have an amazing research and teaching experience in UK.
UCA-Cambridge Trust Scholarship Program 2026-2027:
Host Country:
- UK
Host Organisations:
- University of Central Asia (UCA), and Cambridge Trust
Program Location:
- University of Cambridge
Program Level and Duration:
- Masters (1 year), PhD (3-4 years)
Benefits of UCA-Cambridge Trust Scholarship Program 2026-2027:
- The scholarship will cover tuition fee which will be paid directly to the University of Cambridge.
- Students will get annual stipend amount to cover their living expenses.
- The program will cover Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), and Visa cost.
- PhD candidates will receive Annual Research Allowance.
- The travel expenses to and from the UK at the beginning and ending of the program will be covered.
- Opportunity to study in a prestigious university of Europe.
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Eligibility Criteria for UCA-Cambridge Trust Scholarship Program 2026-2027:
- Applicants must be citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
- Applicants from the founding states will be given priority.
- Applicants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan can also apply.
- Candidates should have higher education degree with outstanding academic records from a recognized university.
- Applicants must have interest in master’s or PhD program in disciplines relevant to UCA fields of interest.
- Candidates should have interest in academics (research and teaching).
- Applicants should show their competency in the selected discipline.
- Applicants must show commitment to undertaking employment with UCA in teaching or research after completing the scholarship program.
- Candidates should have excellent English language skills (IELTS score of 7.5 or TOEFL score of 110).
- Applicants are required to provide GRE General Test scores for Economics programs if the applicant doesn’t have a degree from a UK institution. GMAT tests will not be accepted.
How to apply for UCA-Cambridge Trust Scholarship Program 2026-2027?
- Applicants first have to apply through UCA’s CAFDP application form available at: https://ucentralasia.org/media/cdvld5ae/cafdp-application-form.pdf?e=sIvoA8.
- Fill out your personal information.
- Provide your education and academic details.
- Mention details if you have any work experience.
- Write the details of your previous scholarship experience.
- Write your personal statement/scholarship essay.
- Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Put your signature and date.
- Applicants have to submit this filled form along with other required documents in English to cafdp@ucentralasia.org before the deadline.
- The candidates shortlisted by UCA will be invited to apply to the University of Cambridge.
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Documents required for UCA-Cambridge Trust Scholarship Program 2026-2027:
- CAFDP filled application form.
- Curriculum Vitae/ resume.
- All documents relevant to the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
- Personal statement.
- A short research proposal.
- A copy of your passport.
- Academic Transcripts and Diplomas.
Cmabridge Scholarship Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 16 November, 2025.
