Kazakhstan Government Scholarship

Looking to study in Central Asia with a fully funded scholarship? The Kazakhstan Scholarship Program 2025 offers international students the opportunity to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Kazakhstan at some of the country’s top universities. Funded by the Center for International Programs JSC, this government scholarship supports talented candidates with tuition, living expenses, and more.

Kazakhstan is rapidly emerging as a hub for international education in Central Asia. With modern universities, affordable living, and multilingual education, it provides a unique opportunity for global learners to gain high-quality education in a culturally diverse environment.

Top Reasons to Apply:

1. Full scholarships for international students
2. Study in English, Russian, or Kazakh
3. Prestigious Kazakhstani universities
4. Opportunity for research-based education
5. Globally recognized degrees

Scholarship Quota for 2025

1. Bachelor’s Degree: 490 scholarships
2. Master’s Degree: 50 scholarships
3. PhD (Doctoral Degree): 10 scholarships

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

For Bachelor’s Degree Applicants

1. Must be applying for the first time at the undergraduate level.
2. Must provide a copy of a valid ID or refugee certificate.
3. A high school certificate with at least a “good” average grade.
4. Motivational essay in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
5. Two letters of recommendation from educational institutions or employers.
6. Medical certificates, including an HIV/AIDS test report.
7. Notarized translation of academic documents if not in Kazakh, Russian, or English.

For Master’s Degree Applicants

1. Must be applying for the first time at the postgraduate level.
2. A Bachelor’s or Specialist diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent.
3. A motivational essay and two letters of recommendation.
4. Medical certification and HIV/AIDS test.
5. Proof of foreign language proficiency, such as:

TOEFL iBT (min. 46)

IELTS Academic (min. 5.5)

TestDaF / DSH (German)

DELF / DALF / TFI / TCF (French)

HSK Level 4 (Chinese)

Note: Language certificates are not required for students from countries where the official or previous language of study matches the language of instruction.

For PhD (Doctoral) Applicants

1. A Master’s or Specialist diploma with a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent.
2. Motivational essay, two recommendations, and medical documentation.
3. Foreign language certificate as listed above.
4. Justification for the dissertation topic in Kazakh, Russian, or English.

Online Application Portal

Submit your application between March 30 and May 31, 2025 via the official portal:

https://studyin.kz/admission

You’ll be required to upload:

1. Personal documents
2. Educational transcripts
3. Language certificates
4. Essays and recommendation letters
5. Health certificates

All documents must be translated and notarized in Kazakh, Russian, or English if originally in another language.