Bolashak International Scholarship
Kazakhstan's state scholarship for citizens to study master's, doctoral and residency programmes or take research internships at recommended foreign universities. Applications are online through egov.kz.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD, Research
Destination
Leading foreign universities worldwide
Funding
A monthly stipend for accommodation, meals and educational literature, with amounts set by country under approved cost standards. Tuition coverage is not explicitly stated on the page.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of Kazakhstan with a foreign university invitation
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Overview
Bolashak International Scholarship is offered by JSC Center for International Programs (Kazakhstan) for Master’s, PhD, Research study in Leading foreign universities worldwide. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly stipend
Included
Tuition fees
Not specified
A monthly stipend for accommodation, meals and educational literature, with amounts set by country under approved cost standards. Tuition coverage is not explicitly stated on the page. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of Kazakhstan (applications run through the Kazakh e-government portal).
- International eligibility
- Not for foreign nationals; the funded country depends on the invitation.
- AgeRequired
- No age limit stated; notarised guardian consent for bachelor's applicants under 18.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Related bachelor's or specialist degree for master's; invitation from a listed university.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Page refers to a foreign-language minimum without giving a score.
Official eligibility summary
Applicants need an unconditional invitation from a listed foreign university (or host organisation for internships), a valid Kazakh language certificate at B1 or higher, and category-specific experience, for example civil servants with three years of service or rural residents with a minimum GPA. Bachelor's awards go to international competition prizewinners.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of Kazakhstan with a foreign university invitation
Study route
- Master’s, PhD, Research study in Leading foreign universities worldwide
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants need an unconditional invitation from a listed foreign university (or host organisation for internships), a valid Kazakh language certificate at B1 or higher, and category-specific experience, for example civil servants with three years of service or rural residents with a minimum GPA. Bachelor's awards go to international competition prizewinners.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- ID
- Diploma and transcript
- Medical certificate
- Kazakh language certificate
- Motivation letter (max 500 words)
How to apply
- 1
Check requirements and gather documents
- 2
Submit online via the egov.kz Bolashak service
- 3
Pass online testing, expert interview and Republican Commission review
- 4
Sign contract within 90 days of award
Application timeline
Application cycle
The page gives no current dates. A 2024 notice set the document deadline for the scholarship at 25 October 2024.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
JSC Center for International Programs (Kazakhstan)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.