OSCE Academy Scholarships for MA Degrees in Kyrgyzstan 2026–2028
Are you a student from an OSCE member state or Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, or Uzbekistan, or from another Central Asian nation? Are you pursuing an MA in human rights and sustainability, an MA in economic governance and development, or an MA in politics and security? Apply to the OSCE Academy in Kyrgyzstan for fully supported MA Degree Scholarships. For the 2026–2028 academic year, the OSCE Academy in Kyrgyzstan is offering 80 fully paid scholarships for students from the aforementioned nations to study in Kyrgyzstan. Starting on September 1, 2026, the full-time, 18-month MA programs will be offered. All enrolled students must attend the preparatory Summer School, which will be held from August 4 to August 29, 2026, prior to September 1st. To pursue their preferred degree, students must travel to and live in Bishkek. The Kyrgyz government and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) established the public OSCE Academy in Bishkek in 2002. The OSCE Academy advances the ideals and objectives of the OSCE through professional training, research, post-graduate education, and intellectual exchange.
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Summary of OSCE Academy Scholarships:
- Level of Study: Master
- Institution(s): OSCE Academy in Bishkek
- Study in: Kyrgyzstan
- Deadline: 31 January 2026
- Funded: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria of OSCE Academy Scholarships:
This scholarship requires the following qualification:
- Candidates must be citizens of one of the participating OSCE states or Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, or Uzbekistan.
- possess a Bachelor’s degree in a comparable discipline, or are anticipated to finish one before beginning the program (four-year BA, final-year BA, or Specialist Diploma).
- High proficiency in the English language (at least 90 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS)
Benefits of OSCE Academy Scholarships:
This scholarship provides the following benefits:
- Exemption from tuition
- A 450 EUR monthly stipend
- Economy class round-trip transportation to and from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Basic health insurance coverage (apart from Kyrgyz citizens)
- Opportunities for funded internships in Europe (based on a competitive basis)
How to Apply:
- Compile the necessary supporting documentation as indicated below.
- Use the Apply Now button to access the application form, or click the link to your preferred program below.
- Register for an account on the Embark platform.
- Decide on a program.
- Complete the application.
- Put your documents online.
- Verify that the information on the application form is correct.
- Send in the application.
- Await the application screen. Should your application have been accepted,
- Applicants will receive an invitation to the interview.
