Applications are now open for the Kazakhstan Government Scholarships 2026 for international students who want to study at universities in Kazakhstan. This scholarship is available for students applying for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degree programs. The Government of Kazakhstan is offering a total of 550 scholarships, including 490 for Bachelor’s students, 50 for Master’s students, and 10 for PhD students.
Applications opened on March 30, 2026, and the deadline to apply is May 31, 2026 . There is currently no application fee , so students can apply through the official portal without worrying about extra charges. The scholarship program is managed by the Center for International Programs JSC.
Key Details:
- Host Country: Kazakhstan
- Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Scholarship Type: Government Scholarship
- Funding Type: Scholarship funding available (official details about full coverage may vary by university/program)
- Total Scholarships: 550 scholarships
- Bachelor’s Scholarships: 490
- Master’s Scholarships: 50
- PhD Scholarships: 10
- Eligible Applicants: International students
- Application Start Date: March 30, 2026
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
- Application Fee: No application fee
- Language of Application: English, Russian, or Kazakh
What This Scholarship Offers:
- Opportunity to study at top universities in Kazakhstan
- Financial support for higher education
- Access to internationally recognized degree programs
- Affordable living experience in Kazakhstan
- Exposure to Central Asian culture and education system
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an international applicant
- Must be applying for their first degree at the selected level
- Must meet academic requirements
- Must submit all required educational documents
- Must provide translated documents in English, Russian, or Kazakh if required
- Must submit a motivational essay
- Must provide recommendation letters
- Must submit medical documents
Programs Available:
The official university list will be announced on the Study in Kazakhstan portal. Students can apply in different academic fields offered by participating universities, including:
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Business
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Social Sciences
- International Relations
- Law
- Education
- Agriculture
- Environmental Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Arts
- Humanities
- Language Studies
Required Documents for Bachelor’s Applicants:
- Passport or identity document
- Previous academic certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Notarized translations
- Minimum good academic grades
- Motivational essay
- Two recommendation letters
- Medical certificate
- HIV/AIDS certificate
- Completed application form
- Invitation letter (if available)
Required Documents for Master’s Applicants:
- Passport copy
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
- Motivational essay
- Two recommendation letters
- Medical certificate
- HIV/AIDS certificate
- Completed application form
- Language proficiency certificate
- Invitation letter (if available)
Required Documents for PhD Applicants:
- Passport copy
- Previous degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
- Motivational essay
- Two recommendation letters
- Medical certificate
- HIV/AIDS certificate
- Research proposal
- Language certificate
- Completed application form
- Invitation letter (if available)
How to Apply:
- Create an account
- Select your preferred degree program
- Upload all required documents
- Complete the application form
- Review your application carefully
- Submit your application before May 31, 2026
