Study in Kazakhstan Scholarship Program

Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Foreign citizens, including ethnic Kazakhs without Kazakh citizenship. Documents can be in Kazakh, Russian or English. Academic and language rules differ by level.

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About this opportunity

National scholarship programme providing grant-funded places for foreign applicants at participating Kazakhstani universities. The official programme page lists annual quotas, but the next application window should be confirmed.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Foreign citizens, including ethnic Kazakhs without Kazakh citizenship. Documents can be in Kazakh, Russian or English. Academic and language rules differ by level.
2. Note the deadline. Mar – May (annual; the 2026 round ran 30 Mar – 31 May 2026 at studyin.kz/admission) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Identity document; previous qualification and transcript; motivation essay; recommendation letters; medical documents; language evidence where required.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Competitive; selection details and current-cycle timetable should be confirmed

Profile of past winners

550 places listed annually

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Tips from our advisors

1. Monitor the official government page for the next application dates and participating-university list. Master's and PhD applicants should check language-certificate rules carefully.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
6. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
7. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Study in Kazakhstan Scholarship Program?

Foreign citizens, including ethnic Kazakhs without Kazakh citizenship. Documents can be in Kazakh, Russian or English. Academic and language rules differ by level.

What does Study in Kazakhstan Scholarship Program cover?

Government tuition grants: about 550 places a year, including 490 bachelor's, 50 master's and 10 PhD places; 550 foreign citizens were awarded places for 2026-27

When is the deadline for Study in Kazakhstan Scholarship Program?

Mar – May (annual; the 2026 round ran 30 Mar – 31 May 2026 at studyin.kz/admission) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Study in Kazakhstan Scholarship Program?

Host countries: Kazakhstan.

What documents do I need for Study in Kazakhstan Scholarship Program?

Identity document; previous qualification and transcript; motivation essay; recommendation letters; medical documents; language evidence where required.

How are applicants selected for Study in Kazakhstan Scholarship Program?

Competitive; selection details and current-cycle timetable should be confirmed

How much work is the Study in Kazakhstan Scholarship Program application?

High