Fellowship admissions

Apply to the Teach for Uzbekistan Fellowship

A two-year Fellowship for university graduates and young professionals — teaching in regional public schools across Uzbekistan.

Applications are open·Deadline: 31 December 2026

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1Create an accountTwo minutes: your name, email and a password.
2Fill in the applicationSix short steps, about 40 minutes. Your progress saves automatically.
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Twelve short questions, one at a time — answer them before you create an account. Nothing is saved: the result appears only on this page.

Question 1 of 12

Do you have a university degree, or will you complete one by the start of the program?

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Do you have a university degree, or will you complete one by the start of the program? At least a bachelor’s degree is required by the start of the program, including the Summer Institute in July 2027. A teaching degree is not needed — we train you.

Are you a citizen of Uzbekistan? The Fellowship is open to citizens of Uzbekistan.

Can you commit to the full two-year Fellowship? The Fellowship is a two-year commitment, from September 2027 to 2029. A shorter stay is not possible.

Are you able to work full-time as a teacher during the Fellowship? Fellows teach full-time. Another job or full-time studies alongside the Fellowship are not possible.

Are you willing to be placed in a regional public school? Fellows are placed in public schools in the program regions, where the need for teachers is greatest. Your preference is taken into account, but the placement is in one of these regions.

Can you teach in Uzbek or Russian? Lessons in partner schools are taught in Uzbek or Russian, so you need to be able to teach in one of these languages.

Are you willing to undergo a background check? Fellows work with children, so a background check is part of the selection.

Will you be available from the program start, including the pre-service training? The program starts with pre-service training before the school year. You need to be available from that start until the end of the two years.

Can you attend the five-week Summer Institute in July–August? Attending the full five-week Summer Institute (July–August 2027) is mandatory for acceptance.

Are you between 22 and 40 years old? Applicants must be 22–40 at the time of application.

Can you attend the Assessment Center in person, in Tashkent or in one of the regions? Stage 2 of the selection takes a few hours in person, in Tashkent or in the regions. Taking part is required to continue in the selection.

Do you want to teach one of the priority subjects — mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, English or IT? These are the subjects partner schools need most. If your subject is different, write to us before you apply.

About the Fellowship

Teach for Uzbekistan recruits promising graduates and young professionals to teach for two years in regional public schools — closing the gap for children who need great teachers most.

Fellows receive training before entering the classroom, ongoing mentoring, and a community of leaders working for educational equity across the country. Grades matter less than character — we want to see who you are.

Learn more at teachforuzbekistan.org ↗

Who we look for

A university degree — completed, or finished by the program start
Citizenship of Uzbekistan
Commitment to the full two-year Fellowship
Readiness to live and teach in a regional placement
Motivation to serve and leadership shown in real actions

What the Fellowship gives you

Monthly stipend and bonuses

Fellows receive a monthly stipend and additional bonuses throughout the Fellowship.

Training and ongoing support

Intensive pre-service training before you step into the classroom, and continuous professional support once you do.

Mentorship

Ongoing mentorship throughout the Fellowship — experienced educators guide your growth in and beyond the classroom.

International certificate

On completing the Fellowship you receive an international certificate.

Teach For All global network

Access to the Teach For All global network, which unites partner organisations in more than 60 countries.

Community initiatives and leadership

Opportunities to launch community initiatives and lead your own projects in the region where you teach.

A community of like-minded fellows

You join a cohort of fellows who share your values — people to learn from and grow with.

Career doors after the Fellowship

The alumni network opens doors in education, the public sector, business and beyond.

How the selection works

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Application submission
Create an account, accept the policies, and complete the application form online — about 40 minutes, saved automatically.
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Review of applications
The recruitment team reads and scores every application — your essays matter most.
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Phone interview
Shortlisted candidates book a phone interview at a time that suits them — and can request a different time if none fit.
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Assessment Center
An in-person assessment day: the venue, date, and time are shown in your application and sent by email.
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Summer Institute
Accepted candidates complete the mandatory 5-week Summer Institute (July–August) before entering the classroom.
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Fellowship Program
Two years of teaching in your placement region, with training, mentorship, and community — as part of the TFU cohort.

Documents you will need

To submit your application you need only two files. Everything else is optional for now — we will ask for it after the Assessment Center.

RequiredNeeded to submit

Passport or ID card — front side
Portrait photo

OptionalOptional now — requested later

Resume (CV)
Diploma
Transcript / grade sheet
Certificates and licences (IELTS, teaching credentials…)
Recommendation letter

Ready to apply?

It is free, and you can stop at any time and continue later.

Deadline: 31 December 2026

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Have questions? The FAQ answers the common ones in a minute.

You can also write to us at admission@teachforuzbekistan.org.

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