Current news and announcements
20/06/2024
BOLASHAK: ISSUE WITH V. GAVRILENKO RESOLVED. STATE FUNDS TO BE RETURNED TO THE BUDGETV. Gavrilenko has apologized to the guarantors and agreed to voluntarily repay the debt for her education.
The situation with former scholarship recipient V. Gavrilenko and guarantors M. Daribayeva and N. Vorobyeva has been resolved legally. Following mediation, V. Gavrilenko committed to voluntarily repay the full amount of her educational debt.
The collateral property provided to secure the Agreement covers the necessary amount of expenses, so the agreement with the guarantors and the Center has been terminated.
As a reminder, in January 2024, the Center sent materials of identified violatio...
14/06/2024
A DOCTOR WHO NEVER GIVES UP: THE STORY OF MARAT SARSHAEVMarat Sarshaev, head of the neurosurgery department at the National Hospital of the Office of the President, a first-category doctor, and winner of the “100 New Faces of Kazakhstan” project, is one of the leading doctors in the country. Over his career, he has performed more than three thousand complex surgeries. He recently made headlines across the country when he continued a surgery despite a strong earthquake. Sports and a twist of fate that forced him to leave a judo career helped him achieve everything.
— In high school, I was professionally involved in judo, but I broke my arm in a comp...
12/06/2024
DRAFT LAW ON THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE "BOLASHAK" PROGRAM PROPOSED IN THE MAZHILISAt a plenary session of the Mazhilis, Deputy Bolat Kerimbek submitted a parliamentary inquiry to Deputy Prime Minister Tamara Duissenova and raised the issue of the future of the "Bolashak" program.
According to Deputy Bolat Kerimbek, it is wrong to shut down this unique state program because of the negative actions of one or two individuals.
"To date, more than twelve thousand specialists have been trained under the 'Bolashak' program. They have received academic degrees from prestigious universities. Through this program, rural youth, civil servants, scientific, and teaching staff have had t...
11/06/2024
ADAT ADILKHAN: HOW "BOLASHAK" PAVED THE WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION INNOVATIONS IN KAZAKHSTANIn 2018, Adat Adilkhan studied "Construction Management" in the UK through the "Bolashak" program. Upon returning to Kazakhstan, Adat participated in the construction of the first modern modular factory, ModeX, which enabled the construction of an infectious disease hospital in just 3 weeks. He admits that his ultimate dream is to contribute to the implementation of significant infrastructure projects in our country.
"London impressed me with its magnificent buildings. Each country is remembered for its unique architecture.
I realized that more important to me than architectural features is ho...
10/06/2024
QAZ RESMI TEST NOW AVAILABLE FOR "BOLASHAK" SCHOLARSHIPImportant information for applicants of the international "Bolashak" scholarship:
You can now provide a QAZAQ RESMI TEST (QRT) certificate or a KAZTEST certificate to confirm your knowledge of the Kazakh language.
The QAZAQ RESMI TEST was developed by the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is available in the QAZAQ RESMI TEST online testing system.
To apply for the "Bolashak" scholarship selection process, you will need an official QAZAQ RESMI TEST certificate with a level of B1 or higher, or a KAZTEST certificate with a level of B1 or higher...
05/06/2024
"BOLASHAK" GRADUATE: FROM STUDYING ABROAD TO WORKING AT HOMEAlmas Kebekbaev, a graduate of the "Bolashak" program and founder of top.kz, exemplifies how investments in education can lead to impressive results.
While studying at American University in Washington, he acquired knowledge in computer science and mathematics, which helped him build a successful business in Kazakhstan. His company attracted 600 million tenge in foreign investments, paid the same amount in taxes, and created over 500 jobs. Top.kz plans further growth, entry into international markets, and significant expansion of its services, showcasing the potential and success of Kazakhsta...
02/06/2024
BOLASHAK AND SURGERY: HOW ONE DOCTOR CHANGED THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS OF PATIENTSMedet Makhanbet, born in the village of Kyzylagash in the Akmola region, underwent an internship under the "Bolashak" program at the Santariskiu University Clinic in Lithuania. He has achieved significant success in the field of otolaryngology by developing a new surgical method for eardrum reconstruction. This method, which uses cartilage from the outer ear as a material, has several advantages: it heals faster and provides better sound conduction.
Makhanbet also replaced the traditional microscope with an endoscope, allowing him to perform surgeries more efficiently and with minimal impact o...
01/06/2024
FROM A SIMPLE STUDENT TO A PhD CANDIDATE: THE STORY OF DANIYAR ALDABERGENOV AT KING'S COLLEGE LONDON«The path to a doctoral degree is multifaceted and includes theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as teaching and the development of additional skills. Studying at King's College London is a challenging but exciting journey. The university ranks highly in international rankings, and much depends on the department and faculty. Notably, many renowned universities like Oxford and Cambridge do not have a department of pharmaceutical sciences, which attracted me to King's College London....