Islam Karimov State Scholarship
The Islam Karimov State Scholarship is a prestigious named state scholarship awarded to talented bachelor's students who demonstrate excellent academic performance, participation in scientific or creative work, and strong achievements in their field of study.
Awarded to students studying in the last two years of bachelor's programmes, including students of joint educational programmes. One student is selected from each higher education institution.
Legal Basis
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan
On the encouragement and material incentives for gifted young people in Uzbekistan
Read the documentDecree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
On further support for talented youth studying and engaged in research activities in higher educational institutions of the Republic
Read the documentResolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan
On amendments and additions to certain decisions of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as deeming some of them to have lost their force
Effective from: January 6, 2026
Read the documentWho Can Apply
Bachelor's students of UWED may apply for the Islam Karimov State Scholarship if they meet the official eligibility requirements for named state scholarships. Candidates should demonstrate:
- excellent academic performance
- participation in scientific or creative work
- participation in conferences or competitions in relevant fields
- knowledge of the history of Uzbekistan
- knowledge of the state language and one foreign language
- if the bachelor's field of study is a foreign language, knowledge of an additional foreign language may be required
Selection Process
Required Documents
- Copy of academic transcript
- Recommendation from Dean's Office and department
- Recommendation from scientific or creative work supervisor
- List of scientific works and printed copies
- Certificates from language and history departments on interview results
All documents are submitted in a folder with cover indicating the scholarship name, candidate's full name, faculty, programme and year.
Assessment Criteria
| Criterion | Maximum Score |
|---|---|
| Research works: scientific articles, theses and other works | up to 30 |
| Additional research works | up to 10 |
| Achievements: state awards, international and national olympiads, competitions, patents, inventions and others | up to 20 |
| Language certificate | up to 10 |
| Test results in history of Uzbekistan, information technologies and foreign languages | up to 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Minimum passing threshold for the test stage: 55% of the maximum possible score.
Benefits
Named State Certificate
Recipients of the Islam Karimov State Scholarship are awarded the certificate "Islom Karimov nomli davlat stipendiyasining sohibi".
Formal Award Ceremony
Certificates are presented in a formal ceremony at the student's place of study.
Direct Path to Master's Programme
Named scholarship recipients are admitted to a relevant master's programme within one year after graduation, without competition and on the basis of an additional state grant.
Previous Winners
Daler Xamidov
School of International Relations, 4th year
2025
Ibragimova Mohinur San'at qizi
School of International Economics and Management, 4th year
2024
Abu Tolib G'iyosov
School of International Law, 4th year
2023
G'ofurova Dilafruz Zoxidovna
School of International Economics and Management, 4th year
2022
Xumoyun Boboyev
School of International Relations, 4th year
2021
Daler Xamidov
School of International Relations, 4th year
2025
Ibragimova Mohinur San'at qizi
School of International Economics and Management, 4th year
2024
Abu Tolib G'iyosov
School of International Law, 4th year
2023
G'ofurova Dilafruz Zoxidovna
School of International Economics and Management, 4th year
2022
Xumoyun Boboyev
School of International Relations, 4th year
2021
Information
The university may set internal deadlines for collecting and reviewing documents before the official submission period. Students are advised to follow official UWED announcements and contact the relevant School Dean's Office for further details. Specific deadlines, document requirements and selection details may be updated annually in accordance with the official competition procedure.