Applications underway for educational grant competition in Kazakhstan

Applications for the educational grant competition are currently being accepted in Kazakhstan. Prospective students can submit their documents either online via the eGov.kz platform or offline by visiting the admission committees of universities. Virtual admission committees of universities are also operational. It bears noting that applications for state grants will be accepted around the clock.

“We have created all the necessary conditions for applicants. They can submit their applications for the educational grant competition both online and offline. Admission committees in all universities across the country operate based on the model of public service centers. Additionally, virtual admission committees are also operating at universities. Call centers are ready to accept applications from remote and rural areas of the country. Highly qualified staff has been involved in the work. Everything is closely monitored by university rectors and the relevant ministry. I would like to wish good luck to all applicants!” said Sayasat Nurbek, Kazakh Minister of Science and Higher Education.

It is worth noting that this year, 88,000 grants have been allocated for all levels of higher and postgraduate education, with around 73,000 grants for undergraduate programs, over 13,000 for master’s degrees, and the remaining for PhD studies. The largest number of educational grants have been designated for fields such as engineering, manufacturing, and construction industries. This is followed by programs in pedagogical sciences, information and communication technologies, as well as natural sciences, mathematics, and statistics. Applications will be accepted until July 20.