The Ministry of Science and Higher Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan is extending an invitation to international applicants, including Kazakh nationals who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to apply for full-time study in Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
Through the Kazakhstan Government Scholarship program, selected candidates will have their full tuition fees covered. Additionally, they will receive a monthly allowance that is contingent upon their academic progress. This program aims to support and encourage students to pursue higher education in Kazakhstan.
Scholarship Summary:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Kazakhstan Government
- Host Institution(s): Republic of Kazakhstan University
- Scholarship Worth: Fully funded
- Number of Awards: Multiple
- Study Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
- Nationality: Open to domestic and international students
Scholarship Details:
Applicants who fulfill the minimum entry requirements and submit the required documents undergo evaluation by the commission responsible for selecting candidates for the scholarship program.
The selection process involves assessing the submitted documents as well as the results of an online test to determine the adaptive potential of the applicants. Additionally, an online interview is conducted as part of the selection procedure. These steps collectively determine the eligibility and suitability of applicants for the scholarship program.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Republic of Kazakhstan Scholarship Program for International Students, applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
- Foreign citizenship, including individuals of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- For Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants must possess a document verifying the completion of secondary education with a minimum assessment of ‘good.’
- For Master’s Degree: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or specialist diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or its equivalent from an educational institution.
- For PhD Degree: Applicants must possess a master’s diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or its equivalent from an educational institution.
- Applicants should possess an international certificate that confirms their proficiency in a foreign language.
Application Procedure:
Interested and eligible applicants who wish to apply for the Republic of Kazakhstan Scholarship Program for International Students should follow the outlined steps:
- Submission of documents through the Operator’s website: Applicants should submit their documents online via the National Center for the Development of Higher Education’s web portal. The website link for document submission is: https://enic-kazakhstan.edu.kz/en/stipendialnye-programmy/operativnaya-informaciya.
- Verification of documents by the Operator: The submitted documents will be reviewed by the Operator. If the documents meet all the requirements, the applicant will receive a link for online testing via email.
- Online testing to identify adaptive potential: Applicants who qualify for further evaluation will undergo online testing to assess their adaptive potential. Upon successful completion of the online test, the applicant will receive an invitation letter for an interview.
- Online interviews: Shortlisted candidates will have online interviews with representatives from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Operator, and universities.
- Announcement of competition results: The results of the scholarship program competition will be announced before August 28 of the current year. Successful applicants will be notified of their selection for the scholarship program.
Applicants should visit the provided website for the Republic of Kazakhstan Scholarship Program for International Students to access the online application portal and follow the steps mentioned above.
