Uzbekistan Announces Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Indian Students in Tourism, Culture Sectors

In a unique opportunity for Indian graduates, the Republic of Uzbekistan has launched five fully-funded scholarships for Master's degree programmes at the prestigious Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Samarkand for the academic year 2025–26.

These scholarships are aimed at students interested in specialized fields such as Tourism and Hospitality, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Restoration, and Management. All courses will be taught in English.

Key Details:

Application Deadline: August 1, 2025

Apply at: admissions.univ-silkroad.uz

Scholarship Benefits:

Round-trip airfare (economy class) once a year

Monthly stipend: USD 500

Accommodation support: Up to USD 100/month

Two cultural trips annually within Uzbekistan with USD 100 travel allowance each

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must submit the following:

A valid passport or ID

Bachelor’s degree certificate

CV and recent photograph

English proficiency certificate (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 72 / CEFR B2), or proof of English-medium undergraduate education

A 1–1.5 page essay titled “Contributing to the development of tourism of the SCO countries”

Why Choose Silk Road University?

The university offers a modern smart campus featuring:

A bar-restaurant, hotel rooms, gym, swimming pool, and digital library

Global academic collaborations

All instruction conducted in English

Selection Process:

The Government of Uzbekistan will make the final selection. India’s Ministry of Education clarified it has no role in the nomination or admission process.

This initiative strengthens educational and cultural ties between India and Uzbekistan while promoting tourism expertise across the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) countries.