BOLASHAK NEWS

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18/07/2024

MEETING WITH WORLD BANK REPRESENTATIVES

Today, the Center for International Programs JSC hosted a meeting with a delegation from the World Bank, led by Project Group Head Hussein Abdul-Hamid and Senior Education Specialist Laura McDonald.

The meeting focused on the successful completion of the World Bank’s «Modernization of Secondary Education» project and explored opportunities for strengthening the partnership with the Center for International Programs. The Center’s representatives welcomed the guests and expressed their enthusiasm for continued productive collaboration across various fields.

Key topics of discussion included the ...

16/07/2024

SCIENTIFIC INTERNSHIPS «500 VISITING SCHOLARS»: BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH IN THE USA

Akerke Toleugazykyzy, a lecturer at Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University named after S. Seifullin, a PhD holder, and a 2024 scholarship recipient of the «500 visiting scholars» program. She is currently interning at the Center for Science and Education on Anaerobic Fermentation (ADREC) at Michigan State University (MSU), USA. ADREC is renowned for its pioneering work in producing high-value products through advanced organic waste processing.

What is the duration of your internship and what tasks are you working on?

My internship spans 8 months. During this time, I plan to master the necess...

12/07/2024

MEETING WITH THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH OF KAZAKHSTAN

Aliya Ospanova, Chairwoman of the Board of the Center for International Programs, recently met with Ruslan Sultanov, Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Economic Research of Kazakhstan, and Adil Kusmanov, Deputy Chairman of the Board and Bolashak program graduate.

The meeting focused on several key topics, including the adjustment of the Bolashak scholarship amount, opportunities for internships at leading international organizations, institutes and analytical centers and the possibility of organizing joint events.

Aliya Ospanova introduced the new Strategy for the Bolashak International...

12/07/2024

KAZAKH LINGUISTS WILL BE SENT TO OXFORD THROUGH SCIENTIFIC

At the Center for International Programs, a meeting was held with Anar Muratovna, Director of the A. Baitursynov Institute of Linguistics. The discussion centered on sending Kazakh linguists to Oxford as part of the «500 visiting scholars» scientific internship program, specifically to study the Kazakh language.

Previously, a memorandum was signed to launch the Kazakh language study program at Oxford University, involving the A. Baitursynov Institute of Linguistics, the National Scientific and Practical Center «Til Qazyna» named after Sh. Shayakhmetov, JSC «Center for International Programs», ...

10/07/2024

47 KAZAKH RESEARCHERS AWARDED SCIENTIFIC INTERNSHIP GRANTS

47 Kazakhstanis have won grants for scientific internships in the world's leading scientific and research centers.

The breakdown reveals a strong emphasis on natural sciences and technology, with 28 scholarships awarded in this field (representing 60% of the total).

Social and humanitarian disciplines received 19 scholarships (40%).Grant allocation prioritized research areas aligned with Kazakhstan's scientific development goals.

Internships will span a range of fields, including engineering and technology, healthcare, agriculture and veterinary medicine, natural sciences, social sciences, and...

05/07/2024

BOLASHAK AND IT: HOW BOLASHAK SCHOLAR LEADS KAZAKH SPACE STARTUP TO SILICON VALLEY RECOGNITION

In 2019, Dauren Aubakirov graduated from the Bolashak program at Boston University in the USA, majoring in Project Management. Upon returning to Kazakhstan, he became a co–founder of a space technology startup - SpaceLab.

Kazakh startup SpaceLab, specializing in space technology and developing solutions for disaster prevention and management, has been recognized as one of the best and most promising in California, the largest Pacific state in the United States.

In addition, SpaceLab entered the top five startups in the capital of Silicon Valley - Palo Alto, according to the global F6s communit...

01/07/2024

LIST OF RECOMMENDED KAZAKHSTANI CITIZENS FOR STUDY IN VIETNAM ANNOUNCED

The Final Commission on Intergovernmental Grants held its regular meeting under the chairmanship of the Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

By decision of the Final Commission, 3 Kazakhstani citizens were recommended for undergraduate studies at leading Vietnamese universities.

The final decision on awarding educational grants will be made by the Vietnamese side. The grant covers the costs of academic studies, accommodation, and pays a monthly stipend. JSC "Center for International Programs", being the administrator of intergovernmental grants, accepts ...

01/07/2024

LIST OF RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES FOR STUDY IN TAJIKISTAN PUBLISHED

The list of recommended Kazakhstani citizens for studying at leading universities in Tajikistan under intergovernmental grants has been published.

The regular meeting of the Final Commission on Intergovernmental Grants was held under the chairmanship of the Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The final decision on awarding educational grants will be made by the host country.

JSC "Center for International Programs", being the administrator of intergovernmental grants, accepts applications and conducts an intermediate competitive selection.

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