The Government of Kazakhstan Undergraduate Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the Kazakhstan government to support talented international students seeking to pursue undergraduate studies in Kazakhstan. This initiative aims to foster educational and cultural exchange, strengthen bilateral ties, and promote Kazakhstan as a destination for higher education.
The scholarship program provides financial support to cover tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for the duration of the undergraduate degree program. Additionally, scholars may receive allowances for travel, books, and other educational materials. The specific terms and conditions of the scholarship, including eligibility criteria and application procedures, are typically outlined by the Kazakhstan government or its designated agencies responsible for international education.
To be eligible for the Government of Kazakhstan Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants usually need to meet certain academic requirements, demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (usually Kazakh or Russian), and fulfill any other criteria specified by the scholarship program. Selection criteria may include academic merit, leadership potential, extracurricular achievements, and commitment to contributing positively to society.
Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout their undergraduate studies and may be required to participate in extracurricular activities, cultural events, or community service projects as part of their scholarship obligations. Upon completion of their degree program, scholars may be encouraged to contribute to their home countries or to bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and their countries of origin.
The Government of Kazakhstan Undergraduate Scholarship offers opportunities for international students to pursue higher education in Kazakhstan and experience its rich cultural heritage, diverse society, and vibrant academic environment. By welcoming students from around the world, Kazakhstan aims to promote mutual understanding, cooperation, and goodwill on the global stage while investing in the education and development of future leaders.
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan calls for foreign applicants, including persons of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan for full-time studying under Bachelor, Master and PhD educational programs.
Benefits
The scholarship includes:
- Tuition fee
- Monthly stipend
Requirements For The Government of Kazakhstan Undergraduate Scholarship
Who can apply for a Scholarship Program
- Foreign citizens
- Foreign citizens – persons of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Application Documents
The applicants, when filling out the application form should attach the scanned copies of the following documents:
Bachelor degree:
- Identity document;
- A document on the previous level of education with a transcript and attachment (if available) and a notarized translation into Kazakh or Russian or English (for applicants for a bachelor’s degree – the average score of the document confirming secondary education with a grade of at least “good” );
- Motivational essay in Kazakh or Russian or English;
- A letter of recommendation in Kazakh or Russian or English from the educational organization in which the applicant studied, or from the employer;
- A medical certificate for study abroad, containing the conclusions of a therapist, narcologist, psychiatrist, as well as data from an X-ray (fluorographic) examination, laboratory tests, as well as a medical certificate confirming the absence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV infection) and AIDS, issued by official health authority of the applicant’s country of residence.
- application form;
- Letter of invitation from the Kazakhstan university (if available).
Method of Application
What are the procedures for receiving documents
- Submission of documents through the Operator’s website;
- Verification of documents by the Operator. If the documents meet all the requirements, a link for online testing is sent to the applicant’s mail;
- Online testing to identify adaptive potential. Those who successfully passed online testing receive an invitation letter for an interview;
- Online interviews with representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Operator and universities;
- Announcement of the results of the competition for the Scholarship Program before August 28 of the current year.
Before submitting documents, please read the full instructions here.
Contact information:
- Phone: +7 (7172) 28 75 26, 28 75 31
- E-mail: admission@n-k.kz
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024.
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