Kazakhstan Government Scholarship

Kazakhstan Government Scholarship

Scholarships for Pakistani Student
  • Host Country - Kazakhstan
  • Level of Study - Bachelor's, Master's & PhD
  • Courses - Wide range, including STEM, Humanities
  • Benefits - Fully Funded
  • Application Window - March 30 to May 31 Annually
  • No. of Scholarships - Approximately 550

The Kazakhstan Government Scholarship is a fully funded initiative launched by Kazakhstan's Ministry of Science and Higher Education. It strives to attract talented international students, especially those from Pakistan, to study Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees at Kazakhstan's prestigious universities. The scholarship program focuses on academic excellence and encourages international conversation.
The program normally provides a substantial number of scholarships at various degree levels. For the school year 2025-2026, roughly 550 scholarships are available, allocated as follows:

  • Bachelor's Degree: 490 Scholarships
  • Master's Degree: 50 Scholarships
  • PhD Degree: Ten Scholarships

The Kazakhstan Government Scholarship application season normally runs from March 30 to May 31 of each year.

 

Programs Offered

The Kazakhstan Government Scholarship lets you study many different subjects at various universities. What you can study depends on the university, but here are some popular areas:

  • Engineering & Tech: Like building stuff (Civil Engineering), working with machines (Mechanical Engineering), anything with electricity (Electrical Engineering), and computers (Computer Engineering).
  • Computer Science & IT: This includes building apps (Software Engineering), working with data (Data Science), AI, and keeping things safe online (Cybersecurity).
  • Business: Studying money (Finance), getting people to buy things (Marketing), being a boss (Management), doing business around the world (International Business), counting money (Accounting), and how the economy works (Economics).
  • Science and Math: Things like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, and learning about the environment (Environmental Science).
  • Medicine & Health: Think about an MBBS if you want to be a doctor, or maybe public health, pharmacy, or nursing. Just a heads-up: some medical programs might have extra rules for getting in.
  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Stuff like international relations, law, history, languages, education, and psychology are all in this area.
  • Arts & Design: If you're creative, things like building design, painting, sculpting, or music could be a good fit.

 

Benefits

This scholarship is intended to be extremely advantageous, greatly reducing the financial load of abroad education. For Pakistani students, the main advantages include:

  • Full Tuition Fee Coverage: The scholarship covers all tuition fees for the duration of your selected program.
  • Monthly Stipend: Recipients are given a monthly allowance to cover living expenditures such as food, transportation, and personal care.
  • Free university dormitory accommodations (typically included): While some sources indicate that it is officially covered, it is typically supplied or subsidized, considerably lowering lodging prices.
  • Access to Top Kazakh Universities: Scholars are admitted to prestigious universities with excellent academic facilities and instructors.
  • Assistance with Visa and Registration Procedures: The program frequently provides information and support for visa and registration requirements.
  • Cultural Immersion: Beyond academics, the scholarship provides a rare opportunity to discover Kazakhstan's rich culture, traditions, and landscapes.
  • Networking Opportunities: Scholars can make valuable relationships with both foreign counterparts and Kazakhstani academics and professionals.

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Non-Kazakhstani citizen, Pakistani nationals are eligible.
  • Academic Background:
    • Bachelor's: Secondary education degree with good scores.
    • Master's/PhD: Bachelor's/Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 (or equivalent).
  • Language Proficiency:
    • Required for Master's/PhD: IELTS (min 5.5), TOEFL iBT (min 46), or TOEFL PBT (min 453) in English, Russian, or Kazakh.
    • Exemption possible if previous education was entirely in English (or the language of instruction).
  • Health: Medical certificate confirming good health and absence of HIV/AIDS.

 

How to Apply

  • Online Application: Visit the official portal (https://studyin.kz/admission) or the Bolashak website.
  • Account Creation & Form Submission: Register, then meticulously fill out the online application in English, Russian, or Kazakh.
  • Document Preparation & Upload: Gather and upload all required scanned documents (notarized translations into English, Russian, or Kazakh are often necessary):
    • Passport/ID copy
    • Previous education degree/diploma & academic transcripts
    • Motivational essay
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • Medical certificate (general health & HIV/AIDS free)
    • Language proficiency certificate (IELTS/TOEFL, if applicable)
    • University invitation letter (optional, but recommended)
    • PhD applicants: Research proposal
  • Submission: Submit your complete application by the deadline (usually May 31st).
  • Psychological Test: If shortlisted, you'll receive an email link for an online psychological assessment.
  • Online Interview: Successful test-takers will be invited for an online Zoom interview with scholarship representatives.
  • Results: Final results are typically announced before August 28th.