AUCA Open Society Institute Scholarship
Donor-funded award covering 70% to 90% of tuition at AUCA for students from CIS countries other than Kyrgyzstan and Russia, based on need and grades.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Kyrgyzstan
Funding
Covers 70% to 90% of tuition for one year, renewable if requirements are met; extra donor support for accommodation and meals may be included.
Eligible applicants
CIS citizens (not Kyrgyzstan or Russia) with financial need
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Overview
AUCA Open Society Institute Scholarship is offered by American University of Central Asia for Undergraduate study in Kyrgyzstan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees (70-90%)
Included
Accommodation and meals
May be included
Covers 70% to 90% of tuition for one year, renewable if requirements are met; extra donor support for accommodation and meals may be included. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- CIS countries excluding Kyrgyzstan and Russia; others may enquire by email.
- International eligibility
- Applicants from other regions can email finaid@auca.kg.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0 or 3.0/4.0 by grading scale.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Intended for students with financial need.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Kyrgyzstan
Official eligibility summary
Open to citizens of CIS countries excluding Kyrgyzstan and Russia, with applicants from other countries able to ask by email. Needs financial need and a GPA of at least 2.7/4.0 or 3.0/4.0 depending on scale. Not available for Business Management and Software Engineering.
Applicant profile
- CIS citizens (not Kyrgyzstan or Russia) with financial need
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Kyrgyzstan
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to citizens of CIS countries excluding Kyrgyzstan and Russia, with applicants from other countries able to ask by email. Needs financial need and a GPA of at least 2.7/4.0 or 3.0/4.0 depending on scale. Not available for Business Management and Software Engineering.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Financial Aid Application Form
- Supporting documents listed in the form
How to apply
- 1
Complete the Financial Aid Application Form
- 2
Submit the supporting documents listed in the form
- 3
Email finaid@auca.kg if outside the listed region
- 4
Present originals to the Financial Aid Office on arrival
Application timeline
Application cycle
No deadline on the page; the form shown is the 2025-2026 Financial Aid Application.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
American University of Central Asia
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.