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Kazakhstan · Government Program

Kazakhstan Government Scholarship

Kazakhstan Ministry of Science and Higher Education scholarship covering full tuition, dormitory, monthly stipend, and medical insurance at universities across Kazakhstan.

Deadline

March 30 – May 31 (online application via studyin.kz; annually)

Duration

4 years undergraduate

Annual value

Full tuition + free dormitory + KZT ~500,000/yr stipend + medical insurance

Official website

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What it covers

  • Tuition
  • Accommodation
  • Monthly Stipend
  • Airfare
  • Health Insurance
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Stipend

KZT 41,898/month (~$88/month)

Tuition fully covered. Free on-campus dormitory accommodation. Monthly stipend of KZT 41,898 for undergraduate students (increased 2024). Medical insurance included. Airfare is not covered — students pay their own travel.

Host universities

Over 30 participating universities, including Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Almaty), L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (Astana), Satbayev University, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Nazarbayev University, and Kazakh-British Technical University.

Eligibility

Min GPA

Good academic standing (varies by university)

Max age (UG)

Under 35

IELTS min

5.5

TOEFL iBT min

46

Open to non-Kazakhstani citizens worldwide, including ethnic Kazakhs without Kazakhstan citizenship. 490 undergraduate slots available per year. Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree for the first time. Language of instruction: Russian or Kazakh for most programs; some English-medium programs available (IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 46 minimum for English tracks). Apply via the official studyin.kz portal.

Details change year-to-year — always confirm deadlines and requirements on the official program website before applying.

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