In today’s world, education is one of the key drivers of personal and professional development. Young people in Kazakhstan have access to a wide range of study opportunities abroad — from short-term internships and academic mobility programs to full-degree studies at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Studying abroad provides an opportunity to gain international experience, improve foreign language proficiency, expand professional networks, and enhance competitiveness in the job market. Many of these programs are implemented under intergovernmental agreements and offer education on a grant or scholarship basis.

Below are useful resources and official sources of information on available grant opportunities.

Useful links to educational scholarships available abroad

1. The official website of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan – https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu. The “Competitions” section publishes information on tuition-free study opportunities in partner countries under intergovernmental agreements.
2. Bilim Media Group – https://bilim.kz. An informational platform on grants and educational opportunities for residents of Central Asia.
3. GradStudyAbroad – https://gradstudyabroad.ru. A website featuring a curated collection of links to internship programs, conferences, and international educational initiatives.
4. Scholarship Positions – https://scholarship-positions.com. An international database of scholarship programs offered by various countries.
5. The official website of the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Kazakhstan – https://www.kz.emb-japan.go.jp. Provides information on Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship programs for students from Kazakhstan.
6. Campus France Kazakhstan – https://www.kazakhstan.campusfrance.org. Provides information on the Abai–Vern scholarship program and study opportunities in France.

State-sponsored study abroad program

In accordance with Order No. 613 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan as of November 19, 2008, “On the approval of the Rules for study abroad, including within the framework of academic mobility”, an annual competitive selection is conducted for citizens of Kazakhstan to pursue studies abroad.

The announcement on the commencement of document submission is published on the official website of the Center for International Programs – https://www.bolashak.gov.kz. Through this platform, the international "Bolashak" scholarship is administered.

The “Applicants” section provides up-to-date information on:

• eligibility requirements for candidates;
• the list of required documents;
• the list of foreign universities;
• application submission deadlines;
• the stages of the competitive selection process.

Note!

Prior to submission of the documents, it is recommended to:

• carefully review the participation rules;
• verify the current application deadlines;
• clarify the requirements regarding language proficiency and academic performance;
• prepare all the required documents in advance.

Obtaining an education abroad is a real opportunity, provided that applicants prepare thoroughly and submit their documents in a timely manner.