Bolashak scholarship selection rules updated in Kazakhstan

Bolashak scholarship selection rules updated in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has revised the rules for selecting candidates for the Bolashak International Scholarship. The government has adopted the corresponding decree. The updated competitive selection process now includes a screening mechanism, whereby candidates who do not achieve the required score at any stage will not be able to proceed to the next round. Additionally, a motivation letter has been added to the list of required documents. Applicants who do not pass the selection will be able to reapply within the same calendar year. Civil servants will have the opportunity to pursue a master’s program with the option of language courses. Graduates of the program will have the chance to complete a work placement in international organizations of which Kazakhstan is a member, such as the United Nations (UN), UNESCO, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and others. These changes aim to enhance the Bolashak program and train highly qualified specialists for various sectors of the country's economy.