550 Kazakhstan Government Scholarship (Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D.)

The Kazakhstan Government Scholarship for International Students 2025 is an initiative by the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education to support outstanding international students. This partially funded scholarship aims to attract talented individuals from around the world to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in various fields.

Administered by the Higher Education Development National Center, the scholarship provides tuition fees and a monthly stipend, making higher education in Kazakhstan more accessible to international students.

Brief Details

Scholarship Name: Kazakhstan Government Scholarships 2025
Organizers: Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Host Institutions: Various universities in Kazakhstan
Study Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.
Fields of Study: Various disciplines
Study Location: Kazakhstan
Funding Type: Partially Funded
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Eligible Gender: All
Target Group: International students, including ethnic Kazakhs who are not citizens of Kazakhstan
Number of Scholarships: 550 (490 Bachelor’s, 50 Master’s, 10 Ph.D.)
Duration: Per study program
Medium of Instruction: Kazakh, Russian, or English

Kazakhstan Government Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the Kazakhstan Government Scholarship 2025 will receive:

Full tuition coverage
Monthly stipend (dependent on academic performance)

Note: Students must cover their own travel, accommodation, visa, and medical insurance costs.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements to apply for Kazakhstan Government Scholarship:

Nationality: Be a citizen of any country (including ethnic Kazakhs who are not Kazakhstan citizens)
Bachelor’s degree applicants: Must have completed secondary education with a minimum ‘Good’ grade
Master’s degree applicants: Hold a Bachelor’s degree GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent
Ph.D. applicants: Must have a Master’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent
Master’s and Ph.D. applicants: Provide an international language certificate in English, German, and French:
- English: IELTS (min 5.5), TOEFL iBT (min 46), TOEFL PBT (min 453)
- German: DSH (Level B2), TestDaF (Level B2)
- French: DELF (B2), DALF (B2), TCF (min 50)

Required Documents

Applicants must submit these supporting documents according to their study level:

Bachelor’s Degree Applicants:

Passport or official identification document
High school diploma, transcript, and notarized translation (Kazakh, Russian, or English)
Motivational essay
Two recommendation letters
Medical certificate (including HIV/AIDS test clearance)
Completed application form
Invitation letter from a Kazakh university (if available)

Master’s Degree Applicants:

Passport or official identification document
Bachelor’s degree diploma and transcript (minimum GPA 3.0/4.0)
Motivational essay
Two recommendation letters
Medical certificate (including HIV/AIDS test clearance)
Invitation letter from a Kazakh university (if available)
International language certificate

Ph.D. Degree Applicants:

Passport or official identification document
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diplomas and transcripts (minimum GPA 3.0/4.0)
Motivational essay
One recommendation letter
Medical certificate (including HIV/AIDS test clearance)
Completed application form
Invitation letter from a Kazakh university (if available)
International language certificate

How to Apply?

The application process is fully online.
Complete the online application form and submit the required documents via the Operator’s website (link below)
If the Operator verifies the submitted documents, you will receive an email link for online testing.
Pass the test to receive an interview invitation.
Participate in the online interview with representatives from the Ministry, Operator, and participating
Await the final selection results.