Are you dreaming of studying in Central Asia with all expenses covered? Kazakhstan is now accepting applications for 550 fully funded government scholarships for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs in 2025 — open to all international applicants!
Why Apply for the Kazakhstan Scholarship?
- Tuition Fees Fully Covered
- Monthly Stipend to support living expenses
- Free or Subsidized Student Housing
- No Application Fee
- IELTS Not Mandatory if previous education was in the language of instruction
- Apply without any agents — the process is online and easy!
Number of Total Kazakh Scholarships Available in 2025
| Degree Level | Number of Scholarships |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 490 |
| Master’s Degree | 50 |
| PhD Program | 10 |
The program is administered by JSC “Center for International Programs”, under the Kazakhstan Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
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Eligibility & Requirements by Program Level
For Bachelor’s Degree Applicants
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- Never previously received a degree at this level
- Valid identity document or refugee certificate
- High school completion certificate with transcript (minimum average grade: “Good”)
- Motivational essay (Kazakh, Russian, or English)
- One recommendation letter from your school or employer
- Medical certificate (general fitness & HIV/AIDS test)
- Application form (Download from the portal)
- Optional: Letter of Invitation from a Kazakh university.
For Master’s Degree Applicants
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- First-time applicant at Master’s level
- Bachelor’s degree with GPA ≥ 3.0 / 4.0
- Motivational essay (Kazakh, Russian, or English)
- Two recommendation letters
- Valid identity document
- Notarized academic transcript with translation (Kazakh, Russian, or English)
- Health certificates (general & HIV/AIDS)
- Language proficiency certificate (unless previous studies were in the same language)
Accepted Tests & Minimum Scores:
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- IELTS Academic: 5.5+
- TOEFL iBT: 46+
- TOEFL PBT: 453+
- German (DSH/TestDaF): B2
- French (DELF/DALF/TCF/TFI): B2 or 50+ pts
- Chinese (HSK): Level 4
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Optional: Letter of Invitation from Kazakh university
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For PhD Applicants
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- First-time applicant at doctoral level
- Master’s degree with GPA ≥ 3.0 / 4.0
- Valid identity document
- Motivational essay (Kazakh, Russian, or English)
- Two recommendation letters
- Academic transcript & notarized translations
- Health certificates (general & HIV/AIDS)
- Language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, DSH, DELF, etc.)
- Research proposal in Kazakh, Russian, or English
- Optional: Letter of Invitation from a Kazakh university.
Application Process and Timeline
The last date to apply for the Kazakhstan Government Scholarship 2025 is May 31, 2025.
Where to Apply: https://studyin.kz/admission
Scholarship Info: https://bolashak.gov.kz/en/scholarship-program.
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