Requirements for applicants

Dear Applicant

Below you can find a list of rules and requirements for submitting documents.

Applicants for a master's degree
  • have an unconditional invitation (except for financial conditions) from a foreign university included in the List of recommended universities;
  • the presence of a valid official certificate of passing the KAZTEST or Qazaq Resmi Test exam with a result of at least level B1.
Applicants for residency training
  • have an unconditional invitation (except for financial conditions) from a foreign university included in the List of recommended universities;
  • the presence of a valid official certificate of passing the KAZTEST or Qazaq Resmi Test exam with a result of at least level B1.
Applicants from rural locality for obtaining a master's degree
  • Registration at the place of residence and labour activity in a rural settlement of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the last 2 (two) years;
  • the average score for the application of a bachelor's or specialist's degree must correspond to a score of at least 3.00 GPA (out of 4.00/4.33) or 4.00 out of 5.00;
  • the presence of a valid official certificate of passing the KAZTEST or Qazaq Resmi Test exam with a result of at least level B1;
  • knowledge of a foreign language that meets the established minimum requirements; - click to view
  • correspondence of the specialty according to the bachelor's / specialist's diploma, the chosen specialty according to the list of related specialties
Engineering and technical workers for obtaining a master's degree
  • At the time of submission of documents, organisation and management of the production process (production, procurement, storage, transportation, processing/processing), higher technical education, including in the field of information and communication technologies, as well as direct implementation of production activities in the organisation, with a total experience in the chosen field of specialisation of at least 1 (one) year for training in technical specialties;
  • a bachelor's or specialist's degree specialty must correspond to the chosen specialty according to the list of related specialties;
  • the average score for the application of a bachelor's or specialist's degree must correspond to a score of at least 3.00 GPA (out of 4.00/4.33) or 4.00 out of 5.00;
  • the presence of a valid official certificate of passing the KAZTEST or Qazaq Resmi Test exam with a result of at least level B1;
  • knowledge of a foreign language that meets the established minimum requirements. - click to view
Medical workers for obtaining a master's degree
  • At the time of submission of documents engaged in labor activity and providing direct medical care in medical organizations and having a higher medical education with a total medical experience of at least 1 (one) year;
  • a bachelor's or specialist's degree specialty must correspond to the chosen specialty according to the list of related specialties;
  • the average score for the application of a bachelor's or specialist's degree must correspond to a score of at least 3.00 GPA (out of 4.00/4.33) or 4.00 out of 5.00;
  • the presence of a valid official certificate of passing the KAZTEST or Qazaq Resmi Test exam with a result of at least level B1;
  • knowledge of a foreign language that meets the established minimum requirements. - click to view
A civil servant for a master's degree
  • at the time of submission of documents for participation in the competitive selection, be a civil servant (except for political civil servants), with a total length of service in the civil service of at least 3 (three) years, including the last 12 (twelve) months in the sending state body;
  • a bachelor's or specialist's degree specialty must correspond to the chosen specialty according to the list of related specialties;
  • the average score for the application of a bachelor's or specialist's degree must correspond to a score of at least 3.00 GPA (out of 4.00/4.33) or 4.00 out of 5.00;
  • the presence of a valid official certificate of passing the KAZTEST or Qazaq Resmi Test exam with a result of at least level B1;
  • knowledge of a foreign language that meets the established minimum requirements. - click to view
Applicants for a doctorate degree
  • have an unconditional invitation (except for financial conditions) from a foreign university included in the List of recommended universities;
  • the presence of a valid official certificate of passing the KAZTEST or Qazaq Resmi Test exam with a result of at least level B1.
Applicants for the internship

Engineering and technical workers, employees of the agro-industrial complex, specialists in artificial intelligence;

Teachers of pre-school, secondary, technical and vocational education organisations, teachers and employees of higher and (or) postgraduate education organisations;

Medical workers;

Civil servants;

Employees of mass media;

Workers in the sphere of culture, tourism and sports;

Judges and court employees.

  • availability of an unconditional invitation (with the exception of financial conditions) from a foreign organization accepting an internship;
  • total work experience of not less than 3 (three) years, including the last 12 (twelve) months in the chosen field of specialization at the time of submission of documents continuously;
  • the presence of a valid official certificate of passing the KAZTEST or Qazaq Resmi Test exam with a result of at least level B1;
  • knowledge of a foreign language that meets the established minimum requirements. - click to view
Rules of participation
Rules of participation

The competitive selection consists of 3 (three) rounds.

First round of competitive selection – comprehensive testing

At this stage, the applicants will pass:

  • tests for the analysis of verbal and numerical information aimed at determining the level of ability to analyze new information in a short time;
  • a personal questionnaire that allows you to structurally collect information about the applicant's personal and business qualities and the applicant's psychological readiness to study abroad. The focus is on the potential for the manifestation of competencies that allow effective communication and adaptation in a new environment, successfully coping with difficulties emotionally, making decisions and implementing plans.
Sample questions:
  1. Numerical test - click to view
  2. Verbal test - click to view
  3. Personality questionnaire - click to view

Before passing the test, you will have the opportunity to answer sample questions without taking into account time.

It is recommended to start comprehensive testing by passing numerical or verbal tests, as they require more focus and data analysis.

You can use a standard calculator, pen and paper. Please note that it is prohibited to use the calculator on smartphones, gadgets and other communication devices. Repeated testing is not provided.

IMPORTANT!

  • Comprehensive testing serves as a qualifying round for advancement to the next stage. Candidates who fail to meet the minimum threshold set by the governing body in the first round are not eligible to proceed to the second round.
  • Comprehensive testing is accompanied by audio and video recording.
  • Before the test, ensure that your computer is functioning properly, you have a stable internet connection, and your camera and microphone are working correctly.
  • If the browser window (site) is closed, the results of the selection stage are automatically canceled.
  • If the site tabs are closed, the results of the selection stage are automatically canceled, the site tabs must be open.
  • If you start taking one of the test types, you must complete the test to the end. Otherwise, the results of the selection stage are automatically canceled.

The second round of the competitive selection process is an anonymous personal interview with members of the Independent Expert Commission (IEC).

The second round is organized and conducted by the administrator in collaboration with members of the Independent expert commission (IEC). During this stage, the candidate’s level of professional training, theoretical knowledge, and professional competencies in the chosen field of specialization are assessed. Based on the information provided in the candidate’s motivation letter, IEC members provide recommendations for each applicant.

What awaits you on the day of the Interview?

You can prepare for the questions of this block. The training will allow you to present your knowledge, skills, abilities and abilities to the IEC members profitably.

It is IMPORTANT for candidates applying under preferential categories to also prepare for questions regarding their intended study program, foreign university, and country of study.

Demonstrating your own study of the proposed training program during the interview will show that you really thoroughly approach the issue of your education.

Collect as much objective information as possible about the country of study, the university where you plan to enroll or have enrolled. The official websites of foreign universities provide all information on the training program, on the requirements for candidates, and may also contain information about the scientific and teaching staff of the selected faculty / school. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with international rankings of universities by academic, subject or regional areas.

By your answers to the questions you should convince the NEC that you are worthy to become the owner of the international scholarship «Bolashak».

The third round of the competitive selection process is a meeting of the Republican Commission for Training Personnel Abroad.

The Executive Body submits candidates' materials to the third round for review by the Republican Commission for Training Personnel Abroad. This review includes the results of comprehensive testing, recommendations from the Independent Expert Commission, and ranking in accordance with the officially approved selection ranking table.

In the third round, the Republican Commission reviews the results of the first and second rounds and makes the final decision on awarding or denying the «Bolashak» scholarship. Candidates are notified of the decision through the publication of information on the administrator’s official website after the meeting protocol is signed.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!

How to apply

Acceptance of documents for participation in the competition for the award of the international scholarship "Bolashak" is carried out in an online format through the web portal of "electronic government" www.egov.kz. - click to view

For more information, follow the following link: https://egov.kz/cms/ru/services/higher_education/184pass_mon - click to view

5 SIMPLE STEPS TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS

Step 1

Meet the requirements

Step 2

Collect a package of documents

Step 3

Submit documents within the specified time frame via the e-Government Portal

Step 5

After the award of the scholarship, the scholarship holder or his proxy must, within 90 calendar days from the date of the award of the scholarship, contact the Legal Service Department of the Center for International Programs JSC (hereinafter referred to as the Company) and conclude an agreement on the organization of training with the Company, as well as a guarantee agreement. In case of non-conclusion of contracts on time, the scholarship holder loses the status of the holder of the international scholarship "Bolashak".

Step 4

Pass a competitive selection of 3 rounds:

Round 1 – Comprehensive testing;

Round 2 – Personal interview with IEC members;

Round 3 – meeting of the Republican Commission for Training Personnel Abroad

Recommendations for admission to a foreign university
Required documents
Applicants for a master's degree
  • ID card and passport;
  • a document confirming unconditional enrollment for academic studies (except for financial conditions) from a university that is included in the List of leading foreign universities. The document must specify: the applicant's data, specialty, terms of study, tuition fees. The document is provided with a notarized translation into the kazakh or Russian languages;
  • a document confirming the applicant's enrolment for academic study on a free-of-charge basis, provided by a leading foreign higher education institution included in the list, as well as other foreign and/or Kazakh organisations, with full coverage of expenses, including payment of academic tuition for the entire period of academic study, with notarised translations into Kazakh or Russian, if available;
  • bachelor's/specialist diploma with an appendix. In case of study in a foreign educational organisation - a certificate of recognition and/or nostrification of the document on education or other document on recognition of the document on education;
  • a valid official certificate of the established form on passing the kazakh language exam with the result corresponding to the established minimum requirements;
  • medical certificate in form 072/u for travelling abroad;
  • motivation letter - an essay written in free form, not exceeding 500 words, in which the applicant justifies the chosen higher education institution and its advantages in this field, the need to receive this scholarship and the expected results of the knowledge gained in the chosen field and its further application in practice in kazakh or Russian languages. At the end of the motivational letter, the date and signature must be included;
  • an official document on academic performance issued by a foreign university or a certificate of the established sample, which indicates the specialty, course (year of study), information about the assessment system, the average score of current academic performance. The document/certificate is provided with a notarized translation into the kazakh or Russian languages (only for applicants studying at leading foreign universities).
Applicants for residency training
  • ID card and passport;
  • a document confirming unconditional enrollment for academic studies (except for financial conditions) from a university that is included in the List of leading foreign universities. The document must specify: the applicant's data, specialty, terms of study, tuition fees. The document is provided with a notarized translation into the kazakh or Russian languages;
  • a document confirming the applicant's enrolment for academic study on a free-of-charge basis, provided by a leading foreign higher education institution included in the list, as well as other foreign and/or Kazakh organisations, with full coverage of expenses, including payment of academic tuition for the entire period of academic study, with notarised translations into Kazakh or Russian, if available;
  • bachelor's/specialist diploma with an appendix. In case of study in a foreign educational organisation - a certificate of recognition and/or nostrification of the document on education or other document on recognition of the document on education;
  • a valid official certificate of the established form on passing the kazakh language exam with the result corresponding to the established minimum requirements;
  • medical certificate in form 072/u for travelling abroad;
  • an official document on academic performance issued by a foreign university or a certificate of the established sample, which indicates the specialty, course (year of study), information about the assessment system, the average score of current academic performance. The document/certificate is provided with a notarized translation into the kazakh or Russian languages (only for applicants studying at leading foreign universities).
Applicants from rural locality
Engineering and technical workers for obtaining a master's degree
Medical workers for obtaining a master's degree
A civil servant for a master's degree
Applicants for a doctorate degree
  • ID card and passport;
  • a document confirming unconditional enrollment for academic studies (except for financial conditions) from a university that is included in the List of leading foreign universities. The document must specify: the applicant's data, specialty, terms of study, tuition fees. The document is provided with a notarized translation into the kazakh or Russian languages;
  • a document confirming the applicant's enrolment for academic study on a free-of-charge basis, provided by a leading foreign higher education institution included in the list, as well as other foreign and/or Kazakh organisations, with full coverage of expenses, including payment of academic tuition for the entire period of academic study, with notarised translations into Kazakh or Russian, if available;
  • bachelor's/specialist diploma with an appendix. In case of study in a foreign educational organisation - a certificate of recognition and/or nostrification of the document on education or other document on recognition of the document on education;
  • a valid official certificate of the established form on passing the kazakh language exam with the result corresponding to the established minimum requirements; - click to view
  • medical certificate in form 072/u for travelling abroad;
  • individual curriculum, agreed with the leading foreign university included in the List, and not exceeding the time limits set by this foreign university, for obtaining a doctorate degree with a notarized translation into the kazakh or Russian languages;
  • an official document on academic performance issued by a foreign university or a certificate of the established sample, which indicates the specialty, course (year of study), information about the assessment system, the average score of current academic performance. The document/certificate is provided with a notarized translation into the kazakh or Russian languages (only for applicants studying at leading foreign universities).
Applicants for the internship
Financal expenses

The amount of the monthly stipend for accommodation, meals and the purchase of educational literature was approved by Order No. 163 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 13, 2012 "On Approval of Cost Standards, standard contracts for academic programs and internship under the Bolashak International Scholarship"


date of approval - 14.06.2021

Cost standards for determining the amount of monthly stipend for the Bolashak International Scholarship by country

Allocation of scholarships