Submissions have closed for the annual student scholarship competition administered by the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation for the 2026/2027 academic cycle. The program recognizes high-achieving undergraduate students across Kazakhstani universities with a monthly personal stipend awarded for two consecutive semesters.
| Deadline | September 15, 2026 (Applications Closed) |
| Award | Monthly merit stipend paid over two academic semesters |
| Application Route | Internal nomination through university academic councils |
| Format | Physical documentation package delivered to Foundation headquarters in Almaty |
Candidate Eligibility and Academic Standards
Eligible applicants must be full-time undergraduate students enrolled at accredited higher education institutions across Kazakhstan. Candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study with an exemplary cumulative GPA record («Excellent» marks only).
The Two-Stage Selection Protocol
The competition operates in two rigorous phases:
- Stage 1 (Internal Campus Screening): Universities form internal academic evaluation panels to screen transcripts, peer-reviewed scientific publications, and student council contributions, nominating their top candidates;
- Stage 2 (National Foundation Review): The Foundation’s republican committee examines nominated dossiers, verifying scientific diplomas, patent applications, conference presentations, and social leadership impact.
Archive Status and Next Cycle Timeline
The call for applications for the current academic session is formally concluded. Prospective scholars for upcoming academic cohorts should maintain straight-A transcripts and compile scientific publication records ahead of the next submission call in August 2027.
