The key facts

  • The agreement between the El-yurt umidi Foundation and the British Council was signed in Samarkand at the Global Talent Forum.
  • In the 2027–2028 academic year, five young women from Uzbekistan will have the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom in STEM fields.
  • Costs are shared: 40% by the El-yurt umidi Foundation and 60% by the British Council; admission details are promised later.

The agreement was signed in Samarkand

On the sidelines of the Global Talent Forum international conference taking place in Samarkand, the El-yurt umidi Foundation under the President of Uzbekistan and the British Council signed an agreement to implement the Going Global Partnerships — Scholarships for Women in STEM programme in the country. Gazeta.uz reported the news.

Who will receive support and on what terms

Under the document, in the 2027–2028 academic year, five young women from Uzbekistan will be able to study in the United Kingdom in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The programme is based on joint financing: the El-yurt umidi Foundation will cover 40% of tuition costs, while the British Council will cover the remaining 60%. The stated goal of the initiative is to expand opportunities for women to receive an international education and to train qualified specialists in science and high technology.

What remains unknown

The selection procedure, candidate requirements and application deadlines have not yet been announced — further information is expected later. The outlet also recalls that it was previously reported that the El-yurt umidi Foundation plans to send young people on a six-month course of training in new professions at leading universities in South Korea with education costs covered.