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Interview with a Bolashak program graduate and teacher with over 20 years of experience.

From 2003 to 2024, Kalamkas Abenova devoted her career to Gymnasium No. 8 in Zhezkazgan, located in the Ulytau region, where she taught foreign languages to young Kazakhstanis for 21 years. However, starting from September 2024, due to family circumstances, she transitioned to the M. Shokay School-Gymnasium No. 51 in Astana. In her profession, Kalamkas Rakhymbekovna exemplifies unwavering dedication to her work and a deep passion for teaching. An internship at the University of Leicester, undertaken throug...

On the eve of World Tourism Day, an important Fishbowl discussion on the topic of "Sustainable Tourism in Kazakhstan" was held. The event was organized by the Presidential Center of Kazakhstan, the Eurasian Tourism Association, and the Center for Urban Tourism Development in Astana, with support from the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs. Participants discussed key challenges and opportunities to enhance the attractiveness and sustainability of tourism in Kazakhstan.

Aliya Ospanova, Chairperson of the Board of JSC "Center for International Programs," emphasized: "Kazakhstan's tourism ...

A meeting was held at the Center for International Programs with the First Secretary of the Embassy of Malaysia in Kazakhstan, representatives of Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), and leading Malaysian universities, including the University of Malaya (UM) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

The discussion focused on the prospects for deepening cooperation in the field of education and opportunities for Kazakhstani students. The Bolashak program, scientific internships, and other educational opportunities in Malaysia were presented during the meeting. Both parties also exchanged ideas...

The final list of Kazakhstani students selected for study at leading universities in Vietnam under intergovernmental grants for the 2024-2025 academic year has been published.

The final decision to award scholarships to three candidates for the undergraduate program was made by the host country – Vietnam. We remind you that the Kazakh side had previously recommended six candidates for undergraduate studies at leading universities in Vietnam.

The grant covers tuition fees and provides a stipend. The education is conducted in Vietnamese, and Vietnamese language courses are offered at universitie...

Dear Bolashak alumni and scholarship holders!

On behalf of Silkroad Innovation Hub, we invite you to the first technology conference, Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley, which will take place on October 25 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in San Francisco! This is a great opportunity to connect with startup founders, leading venture investors, and top executives from Central Eurasia and Silicon Valley.

You can look forward to:

• Keynote speeches
• Interactive panel discussions
• An exhibition of the best startups from Central Eurasia
• The final of the Unicorn Cup Battle

Special gues...

A meeting was held at the Center for International Programs office with representatives from the University of Pittsburgh (USA), including Randall Halle, Director of the Center for European Studies, and Nancy Condee, Director of the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies.

During the meeting, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and opportunities for Kazakhstani students to study at the University of Pittsburgh through the Bolashak program and scientific internships.

The University of Pittsburgh representatives shared information about the high level of teaching, in...

A meeting took place between Aliya Ospanova, Chairwoman of the Board of JSC «Center for International Programs», and Zhang Xiao, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The main focus of the discussion was on strengthening cooperation within the framework of the Bolashak program, scientific internships, and intergovernmental grants.

Aliya Ospanova emphasized that expanding cooperation with leading Chinese universities is an important priority. Closer interaction with Chinese universities and research organizations will open ...

A meeting took place between Aliya Ospanova, Chairwoman of the Board of JSC «Center for International Programs», and Sanjar Jamalov, General Director of Mastercard in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, along with Asel Abdrakhmanova, Director of Business Development for the Public Sector in Central Asia.

The main goal of the meeting was to discuss potential areas of collaboration between the Center for International Programs and Mastercard, as well as the development of multi-currency premium cards for scholarship recipients and graduates of the Center's educational programs.

Aliya Ospanova emphasize...