2023-24 Kazakhstan GOVERNMENT Scholarship for International Students

Applicants are invited to apply for the 2023 Kazakhstan Government Scholarship 2023 in Kazakhstan.

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KAZAKHSTAN Government SCHOLARSHIP

SUMMARY

Program Details:

The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Kazakhstan Scholarship for International Students. This scholarship opportunity is open to foreign students, including those of Kazakh nationality, who are not citizens of Kazakhstan but have a desire to pursue full-time studies at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. level.

The management of the admissions process for the Kazakhstan Scholarship for International Students is overseen by the Higher Education Development National Center, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of RK. Through this scholarship program, recipients will receive financial support that covers tuition fees and includes a monthly stipend. The total number of allocations for each academic year is as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree: 490 scholarships
• Master’s degree: 50 scholarships
• Ph.D. degree: 10 scholarships

Requirements for Kazakhstan GOVERNMENT Scholarship

To be eligible to apply for this program, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Hold the nationality of any country worldwide.
• For undergraduate degree programs, applicants must be individuals of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan. They should provide evidence confirming their secondary education with a ‘good’ standing.
• For Master’s degree programs, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s diploma or specialist degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or an equivalent) in their previous education.
• For Ph.D. degree programs, applicants must have a Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or an equivalent) in their previous education.
• Additionally, candidates applying for Master’s and Ph.D. programs should provide an international certificate as proof of their foreign language proficiency.

Required Documents

For each level of study, there are specific documents that are necessary. The required documents vary depending on the study level and are outlined as follows:

Bachelor’s Degree

• A valid identity document (Tazkira).
• A high school certificate, transcript, and an attachment with a ‘Good’ grade, accompanied by a notarized translation into Kazakh, Russian, or English.
• A motivational essay written in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
• A recommendation letter from a previous university or employer, written in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
• A comprehensive medical certificate for studying abroad, including reports from a therapist, narcologist, psychiatrist, X-ray and fluorographic results, laboratory tests, and an official medical certificate confirming the candidate’s absence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and AIDS. This certificate should be issued by the official health authority in the candidate’s country of residence.
• Completed application form.
• An invitation letter from the university in Kazakhstan (if available).

Master’s Degree

• Valid identification document (Tazkira).
• Bachelor’s degree diploma and transcript from a previous university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or its equivalent. It is required that these documents undergo notarization and be translated into Kazakh, Russian, or English languages.
• A motivational essay written in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
• One recommendation letter from a previous university or employer, written in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
• A comprehensive medical certificate for studying abroad. This should include reports from a therapist, narcologist, psychiatrist, and X-ray fluorographic tests, as well as laboratory tests. The certificate must confirm the candidate’s negative status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and AIDS. It should be issued by the official health authority of the candidate’s country of residence.
• Completed application form.
• Invitation letter from the university in Kazakhstan (if available).
• Additionally, applicants must provide proof of proficiency in an international language.

The acceptable certificates for English include:

• IELTS Academic with a minimum score of 5.5.
• TOEFL IBT with a minimum score of 46.
• TOEFL PBT with a minimum score of 453.

For German, the acceptable certificates are:

• Deutsche Sprachpruefung fuer den Hochschulzugang (DSH) with at least B2 level.
• TestDaF-Prufung with at least B2 level.

For French, the acceptable certificates are:

• Test de Français International™ (TFI) with a minimum B2 level in reading and listening sections.
• Diplome d’Etudes en Langue française (DELF) with at least B2 level.
• Diplome Approfondi de Langue française (DALF) with a minimum B2 level.
• Test de connaissance du français (TCF) with at least 50 scores.

Ph.D. Level

• Valid identification document (Tazkira).
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diplomas and transcripts. The minimum GPA required is 3.0 out of 4.0 or its equivalent from the previous university. It is necessary to have these papers notarized and translated into Kazakh, Russian, or English.
• A motivational essay should be written in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
• One recommendation letter from a previous university or employer. The letter should be in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
• A comprehensive medical certification is required for individuals planning to study abroad. This certification comprises detailed reports from a therapist, narcologist, psychiatrist, X-ray fluorographic assessments, laboratory examinations, and a verified document confirming the individual’s negative status for HIV infection and AIDS. This certificate should be issued by the official health authority in the candidate’s country of residence.
• Completed application form.
• Invitation letter from the university in Kazakhstan (if available).
• International language certificate:

Certificates for English language proficiency:

• IELTS Academic – A minimum score of 5.5.
• TOEFL IBT –  A minimum score of 46.
• TOEFL PBT – A minimum score of 453.

Certificates for German language proficiency:

• Deutsche Sprachpruefung fuer den Hochschulzugang (DSH) with a level B2.
• TestDaF-Prufung with a level B2.

Certificates for French language proficiency:

• Test de Français International™ (TFI) with a minimum B2 level in reading and listening sections.
• Diplome d’Etudes en Langue française (DELF) with a minimum level B2.
• Diplome Approfondi de Langue française (DALF) with at least level B2.
• Test de connaissance du français (TCF) with at least 50 scores.

List of Participating Universities

The following universities have committed to participating in the implementation of the Scholarship Program for the year 2023

• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
• Shakarim University
• South-Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University
• M. Auezov South-Kazakhstan University
• Astana IT University
• Kazakh-British Technical University
• L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
• Satbayev University
• K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University
• Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications
• Y. Altynsarin Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute
• Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University
• Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University
• Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University
• Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
• D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University
• S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University
• I. Zhansugurov Zhetysu University
• M. Utemisov West Kazakhstan University
• S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University
• Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and Foreign Languages
• E. Buketov Karaganda University
• M.S. Narikbayev KAZGUU University
• Karaganda Technical University
• Karaganda Industrial University
• Yessenov University
• Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University
• A. Baitursynov Kostanay University
• Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University
• Toraighyrov University
• Pavlodar Pedagogical University
• Zhangir Khan West Kazakhstan Agrarian-Technical University
• Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University
• Utebayev Atyrau Oil and Gas University
• Dulaty Taraz University
• Rudny Industrial Institute

BENEFITS

The scholarship program for international students in Kazakhstan for the year 2023 offers various benefits as follows:

1. Coverage of Tuition Fees: The scholarship provides partial funding that covers the entire cost of the student’s tuition fees, ensuring that they can pursue their studies without the burden of paying for their educational expenses.

2. Monthly Allowance Based on Academic Progress: In addition to the tuition fee coverage, the scholarship program also offers a monthly allowance to students, which is determined based on their academic progress. This financial support aims to assist students in managing their day-to-day expenses during their studies.

It is important to note that students who are awarded this scholarship are responsible for the following costs related to their studies in Kazakhstan:

1. Travel Costs: Students are expected to bear the expenses associated with their travel to Kazakhstan, including airfare or other transportation costs.

2. Accommodation Expenses: The scholarship does not cover accommodation expenses. Students need to make their own arrangements and bear the costs of housing during their stay in Kazakhstan.

3. Visa and Medical Insurance: Additionally, students are responsible for the expenses related to obtaining a visa and medical insurance required for their stay in Kazakhstan.

Please ensure that you allocate sufficient funds to cover these additional costs during your study period in Kazakhstan, as they are not covered by the scholarship program.

APPLICATION AND DOCUMENT PROCEDURE

To apply for the Kazakh Republic Scholarship Program 2023, the following procedures must be followed:

1. Begin the application process by submitting the necessary documents through the Operator’s website. Access the “Apply Now” tab located above on the website.
2. The Operator will carefully review the submitted documents. If the provided documents satisfy all the requirements, the applicant will receive an email containing a link to proceed with the online testing phase.
3. The online testing stage is designed to assess the adaptive potentials of all applicants. Upon successful completion of the online testing, eligible candidates will be sent an invitation letter to participate in an interview.
4. Shortlisted applicants will engage in online interviews conducted by representatives from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Operator, and the universities involved in the program.
5. The final step entails the announcement of the competition results for the Scholarship Program. The outcome will be revealed prior to 28 August 2023.

For comprehensive details regarding the Kazakhstan Scholarship for International Students, we recommend visiting the official website of the National Center for Higher Education Development (ENIC-KAZAKHSTAN). This source will provide you with extensive information about the program.

HOW TO APPLY

The process of submitting applications for the 2023 Kazakhstan Scholarship for International Students is conducted exclusively through online means. To apply for this scholarship opportunity, eligible candidates are required to access the provided link and complete the application form digitally.

APPLY HERE

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE Kazakhstan GOVERNMENT Scholarship

Deadline: 30 June, 2023.

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