Applications for the presidential scholarship began on October 1 of last year and will continue until April 1 of this year.
According to the Center for International Programs, more than 400 specializations are available this year, including in fields such as medicine, biology, industry, energy, finance and economics, programming, technology, and others.
Tajik students can pursue their studies in universities in the United States, South Korea, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Latvia, Cyprus, Hungary, China, Azerbaijan, and other European countries, the center reported.
In 2025, 170 presidential "Durakhshandagon" scholarships were allocated for studying abroad, of which 96 individuals were selected. Currently, 90 of them have already begun their studies at foreign universities, while 6 others are awaiting visa approval.
What documents are needed?
Representatives of the center clarified that the list of required documents may vary depending on the destination country. The basic list includes:
· A copy of the applicant’s passport and their parents’ passports
· A certificate of no criminal record
· A medical certificate
· A certificate from a narcologist
· A certificate of mental health (from a psychiatric hospital)
· A certificate for HIV/AIDS
· A recommendation from the place of study, work, or relevant authorities
· A document confirming education (report card, certificate, or diploma)
· A receipt from "Amonatbonk" (120 somoni)
· A foreign language proficiency certificate
· One passport-sized photo (3×4 cm)
Applications can be submitted to the Center for International Programs at the following address: Dushanbe, Mirzo Tursunzoda Street, 47. For additional information, applicants can call: 223-23-59. Announcements about admissions to specific universities abroad are published daily on the center's Facebook page.
What is the "Durakhshandagon" scholarship?
The "Durakhshandagon" presidential scholarship is awarded to talented and gifted youth from Tajikistan for study and internships at foreign higher education institutions.
It is funded from a special fund established by the President of Tajikistan. The selection of candidates is conducted annually by the Republican Commission for the Selection and Preparation of Specialists Abroad.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade determines the specializations in demand for the country, although the center has not published a complete list of these areas.
This scholarship can be used for undergraduate, master’s, residency, clinical residency, doctoral, and postdoctoral studies, as well as internships. The main condition is that after completing their studies, recipients must return to Tajikistan and work in the country.
Conditions and scholarship ammount
The "Durakhshandagon" scholarship covers tuition fees, visas, medical insurance, accommodation in dormitories, travel expenses, and provides a monthly stipend of 600 USD.
According to the scholarship’s regulations, students are required to work for at least five years in the organization that sponsored them after completing their studies.
