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30/10/2024

“BOLASHAK” ASSISTS WITH OBTAINING ADMISSION OFFERS FROM TOP UNIVERSITIES FOR PREFERENTIAL CATEGORIES

45 applicants have already received assistance in securing admission offers from international universities and research centers!

Experts from the Center for International Programs provide free support in establishing contacts and obtaining admission offers for priority fields of international scientific internships (medicine, engineering and technical research, and defense).

To date, over 300 applications have been processed, and 45 applicants have already received offers from top universities such as King’s College London, Lancaster University, Michigan State University, University of Minnes...

30/10/2024

PREPARING RURAL YOUTH THROUGH “BOLASHAK”

Today in Akkol, Akmola Region, Chairwoman of the Board of JSC “Center for International Programs” Aliya Ospanova held a career guidance seminar for young residents of rural areas, organized by the “Auil” party. The event also featured speeches by the head of the “Auil Zhastary” youth wing of the “Auil” party, Dauren Razymbek, and Deputy Akim of Akkol District, Sayat Akhmedzhanov, who emphasized the importance of educational opportunities for regional youth.

In her presentation, Aliya Ospanova outlined the special conditions provided by the “Bolashak” program for rural candidates, making studyi...

29/10/2024

BOLASHAK GRADUATES TO BE EMPLOYED AT BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

A meeting for Bolashak program graduates took place in Astana, where over 70 participants received valuable recommendations and practical guidance on employment opportunities from experts at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world's leading consulting firms. Organized by JSC "Center for International Programs" and BCG, the meeting focused on key career development stages, trends in consulting, and real employment opportunities for Bolashak graduates at BCG.

The program included a Q&A session with experts, where the path to a successful career in consulting was thoroughly discussed. BCG...

28/10/2024

FROM CHEMISTRY TEACHER TO BIOSENSOR RESEARCHER

Ruslan Shayakhynuly inspires others on a journey toward knowledge and science. As a Bolashak scholarship recipient, he traveled to London to study at the prestigious University College London (UCL) in the Department of Chemical Engineering. After successfully completing his master's degree, Ruslan continued his studies in a Ph.D. program and now shares his story, recounting the beginning of his journey and his dreams for the future.

Q: How did your journey toward this prestigious scholarship begin?

Ruslan: It all started back in school. I first heard about Bolashak in the 10th grade during a m...

24/10/2024

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD — A LEADER IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION

On October 24, 2024, a meeting was held in Astana between representatives of the Center for International Programs and Kypros Pilakoutas, Professor of Innovation in Construction, along with Senior Lecturer Maurizio Guadagnini from the University of Sheffield. During the meeting, the Center presented the programs it administers to the visiting university representatives.

Discussions centered on further collaboration under the Bolashak program and scientific internships. Special attention was given to developing partnerships in the fields of engineering research, sustainable technologies, artifi...

24/10/2024

APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR THE “BOLASHAK” PROGRAM AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS ANNOUNCED

We are pleased to inform you that the application deadline for research internships has been extended until November 22, 2024 (inclusive, until 6:30 PM). You can submit your application via the bolashak.gov.kz portal in the “Candidate’s Personal Account” section.

We would also like to remind you that the submission of documents for the “Bolashak” international scholarship continues until October 25, 2024 (inclusive, until 6:30 PM). If you haven’t submitted your application yet, time is running out. Applications are accepted through the “Electronic Government” portal egov.kz.

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22/10/2024

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS FOR STUDYING IN POLAND

The final list of Kazakh citizens selected for studying at leading universities in Poland under the intergovernmental grants for the 2024-2025 academic year has been published.

The final decision to award scholarships to 8 candidates was made by the Polish side. We remind you that earlier, following the meeting of the final commission on intergovernmental grants, the Kazakh side recommended 11 candidates for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs at leading universities in Poland.

The grant covers the costs of academic tuition, and students in the "Doctoral" program will also receive a...

20/10/2024

"TALPYNUP 3.0" MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS

The Bolashak program continues to open new horizons for Kazakhstani women entrepreneurs.

Bolashak graduate Aigerim Tarbagataeva and scholarship recipient Madina Nurgozhina launched the mentorship program "TalpynUp," with the third cohort successfully completing training for over 200 women from Central Asia. Over the course of three rounds, more than 450 women have graduated from the project.

The project offers women entrepreneurs support and training over six months. As part of the program, participants gained unique knowledge and skills that allowed them not only to develop their business pro...