Kazakhstan Government Scholarship for Foreign Citizens
Annual state grants for foreign citizens to study at Kazakhstani universities; 550 were awarded for 2025-2026.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Kazakhstan
Funding
The page does not state what the grants cover.
Eligible applicants
Foreign citizens, including ethnic Kazakhs who are not Kazakhstani citizens
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Overview
Kazakhstan Government Scholarship for Foreign Citizens is offered by Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Kazakhstan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Not specified
Stipend
Not specified
The page does not state what the grants cover. 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
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Foreign citizens.
- International eligibility
- The page does not describe the application steps or what the grants cover.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Kazakhstan
Official eligibility summary
Open to foreign citizens, including people of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of Kazakhstan. The 2025-2026 round awarded 490 bachelor's, 50 master's and 10 doctoral grants across 37 universities after 13,723 applications from 57 countries. The page lists no other criteria.
Applicant profile
- Foreign citizens, including ethnic Kazakhs who are not Kazakhstani citizens
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Kazakhstan
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to foreign citizens, including people of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of Kazakhstan. The 2025-2026 round awarded 490 bachelor's, 50 master's and 10 doctoral grants across 37 universities after 13,723 applications from 57 countries. The page lists no other criteria.
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
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Watch the ministry announcements for the next round
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2025-2026 selection was announced on 1 August 2025; the next round is not stated.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of 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.