Grants for Kazakhstan universities are now accepting applications; deadline for submission is July 20th.
In Kazakhstan, the application process for the state grant competition for the 202x academic year has commenced on July 13th and will continue until July 20th. Students can submit their applications through the eGov.kz portal or through acceptance centers at universities.
Key general requirements for eligibility and application include submitting a digital copy of your education document, providing a 3x4 photo, and, if applicable, attaching a medical advisory committee’s conclusion. For applicants seeking social support grants, such as orphans or persons with disabilities, relevant legal proof documents, like death certificates or disability certificates, are required.
However, field-specific eligibility criteria or differentiated requirements based on the discipline studied are not explicitly stated in the available sources for the academic year 202x. Academic performance standards, such as minimum GPA requirements for certain scholarship types, suggest that these criteria may vary by field or program. For instance, a minimum of 85% GPA is required for government’s MBBS scholarships.
To participate in the grant competition and enroll in paid education, threshold scores based on UNT results are necessary. For national universities, a score of at least 65 is required, and for other universities, a score of at least 50 is required. Specifically, for the Kazakh National University of Water and Irrigation, a score of at least 50 is required, while for "Healthcare and Social Security (Medicine)", a score of at least 70 is required. For "Law" and "Pedagogical Sciences", a score of at least 75 is required.
It is important to note that universities have the right to independently set their own threshold scores for participation in the grant competition and paid education. State quotas are also in effect for the grant competition.
Applicants are encouraged to refer directly to the Ministry of Education or the official eGov.kz grant service for exact, up-to-date, and field-specific requirements, as criteria may vary annually and by program. If you require detailed criteria by specific fields of study, you may need to consult official Kazakhstan government educational resources or contact their support services directly.
One user, Gulamzhan, has expressed concerns about the fairness of the process, suggesting that the test should be the same questions for all applicants. Gulamzhan has also appealed 4 incorrect answers in the tasks. The tutor and teachers have confirmed the appeals.
The user Gulamzhan has also suggested banning grants in Almaty, but it is important to note that grants are available for university students in Kazakhstan, including in Almaty. The user's nephew is applying for a grant in Almaty, and the family of the nephew receives state-targeted assistance. The nephew graduated top of NIS Physics and Math in Almaty, but six years ago, his father died due to his employer’s negligence.
For more information about the application process, visit the UNT-2025: Instructions for Applicants and Their Parents available for reading. The list of educational grant recipients will be published by August 10th.
In the context of Kazakhstan's educational scene, online learning platforms might offer valuable resources for self-development and education-and-self-development, especially for those seeking additional learning materials or preparation for the state grant competition. Applicants can refer to these platforms to better understand the specific eligibility criteria for their chosen field of study, as university-specific requirements for the grant competition may vary annually and by program.
