2813 Scholarships for Kazakhstan Students
Explore scholarships for students from Kazakhstan who want to study abroad, with funding opportunities ranging from undergraduate awards to master’s scholarships at leading universities worldwide. Kazakhstani students have successfully received competitive awards such as the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, the International Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia, the Global 30 Undergraduate Scholarship at Nagoya University, and the Invest Your Talent in Italy Scholarship, giving applicants from Kazakhstan real examples of pathways to funded international study. Alongside searching for scholarships for Kazakhstani students, you can explore suitable programs through our undergraduate courses and master’s courses to find a degree that matches your academic goals.
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509
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Most Featured Scholarships — Kazakh Nationality
Ranked by recipients who shared their story
| Degree level | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Ph.D. | 1 |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Bachelor’s
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 2 |
| Social Sciences | 2 |
| Agriculture and Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Stipendium Hungaricum | 3 |
| JASSO Scholarship | 2 |
| 100%merit scholarship | 1 |
| Faculty of Science Encouragement Award | 1 |
| G30 Undergraduate Programs Scholarship | 1 |
| Global 30 (G30) Undergraduate Scholarship | 1 |
| Nakamura-Usui Prize for International Students | 1 |
| Stipendium Hungaricum Student Excellence Award | 1 |
| Turkiye Scholarships Burslari | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banu Keikina — Kazakhstan | G30 Undergraduate Programs Scholarship; JASSO Scholarship; Faculty of Science Encouragement Award; Nakamura-Usui Prize for International Students | Nagoya University; Japan | Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences |
| Aya — Kazakhstan | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship; Stipendium Hungaricum Student Excellence Award | Corvinus University of Budapest; Hungary | Bachelor’s in International Relations |
| Yasmin (2023 scholarship; one language-study year) — Kazakhstan | Türkiye Bursları | Istanbul Technical University; Turkey | Bachelor’s in Architecture |
| Sarbinaz Nagyzkhan — Kazakhstan | 100%merit scholarship | Eastern Mediterranean University; Northern Cyprus | Bachelor’s |
| Aruzhan Kaisar (completed 2023) — Kazakhstan | Global 30 (G30) Undergraduate Scholarship; JASSO Scholarship | Nagoya University; Japan | Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences |
| Saniya — Kazakhstan | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | University of Debrecen; Hungary | Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Production Process Control |
| Zhibek Batyrgaliyeva — Kazakhstan | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | Corvinus University of Budapest; Hungary | Bachelor’s in International Relations, European Integration |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Banu Keikina Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences | G30 Undergraduate Programs Scholarship; JASSO Scholarship; Faculty of Science Encouragement Award; Nakamura-Usui Prize for International Students | G30: full tuition and JPY500,000 annually for four years; JASSO: JPY30,000 monthly for six months; Faculty of Science Encouragement Award: JPY5,000; Nakamura-Usui Prize: JPY100,000. |
| Aya Bachelor’s in International Relations | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship; Stipendium Hungaricum Student Excellence Award | Paid teaching/research assistantship held three semesters |
| Yasmin Bachelor’s in Architecture | Türkiye Bursları | Tuition, a Turkish-language year, return flights, dormitory accommodation, meals, visa fees and health insurance; reported monthly stipend of $110. |
| Sarbinaz Nagyzkhan Bachelor’s | 100%merit scholarship | Full tuition |
| Aruzhan Kaisar Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences | Global 30 (G30) Undergraduate Scholarship; JASSO Scholarship | JASSO: JPY48,000 monthly for six months |
| Saniya Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Production Process Control | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | Fully supported undergraduate studies, components not detailed |
| Zhibek Batyrgaliyeva Bachelor’s in International Relations, European Integration | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | Health insurance; Full tuition fees |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Aya Bachelor’s in International Relations | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship; Stipendium Hungaricum Student Excellence Award | High school GPA 4.7/5; FLEX exchange, education/environment/mental-health projects with USD 2,000 grants |
| Aruzhan Kaisar Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences | Global 30 (G30) Undergraduate Scholarship; JASSO Scholarship | Designed and maintained a high-school aquaponic system for tomato seedlings. |
| Yasmin Bachelor’s in Architecture | Türkiye Bursları | am originally from Kazakhstan and a graduate of NIS (Nazarbayev Intellectual School) of Physics and Mathematics in Aktobe. |
| Zhibek Batyrgaliyeva Bachelor’s in International Relations, European Integration | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | graduated with honors from public school in Kazakhstan, earning a “Red Diploma” with a perfect GPA (5/5).; What truly helped the recipient prepare for Stipendium Hungaricum were the volunteer and professional experiences. |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Bachelor’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 3/7 | IELTS 7.5 (Yasmin, Zhibek Batyrgaliyeva); IELTS taken (Banu Keikina) |
Standardized Tests Reported by Featured Recipients — Bachelor’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 2/7 | 1360 (Yasmin); SAT taken (Banu Keikina) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Bachelor’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Banu Keikina | Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences | Graduated with GPA 4.16/4.30, worked in Japan during a gap year and later pursued a Forensic Science master’s in Amsterdam. |
| Aya | Bachelor’s in International Relations | UNDP internship Copenhagen |
| Aruzhan Kaisar | Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences | Completed an MSc in Biotechnologies for Food Science at the University of Padua. |
| Saniya | Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Production Process Control | Later IYTI-supported Management Engineering master’s at Politecnico di Milano |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Master’s
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Computer Science and Data Science | 1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Invest Your Talent in Italy Scholarship | 2 |
| Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | 1 |
| British Council Women in STEM Scholarships | 1 |
| Ca’ Foscari merit scholarship and full tuition waiver | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhansaya Kanagatova — Kazakhstan | British Council Women in STEM Scholarships | University of Stirling; United Kingdom | Master’s in Mathematics and Data Science master’s |
| Saniya — Kazakhstan | Invest Your Talent in Italy Scholarship | Politecnico di Milano; Italy | Master’s in Management Engineering master’s |
| Banu Keikina — Kazakhstan | Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | University of Amsterdam; Netherlands | Master’s in Forensic Science |
| Aruzhan Kaisar — Kazakhstan | Invest Your Talent in Italy | University of Padua; Italy | Master’s in Biotechnologies for Food Science |
| Sarbinaz Nagyzkhan — Kazakhstan | Ca’ Foscari merit scholarship and full tuition waiver | Ca’ Foscari University; Italy | Master’s |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Zhansaya Kanagatova Master’s in Mathematics and Data Science master’s | British Council Women in STEM Scholarships | Tuition, living expenses and academic-development support. |
| Saniya Master’s in Management Engineering master’s | Invest Your Talent in Italy Scholarship | Tuition-fee coverage and a monthly stipend for living expenses through the Invest Your Talent in Italy scholarship. |
| Banu Keikina Master’s in Forensic Science | Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | Amsterdam Merit Scholarship — EUR 40,750 over 24 months coveringtuitionEUR 17,380 year;extraEUR 8,708 for 2025–2026 fromreallocatedAMSbudget |
| Aruzhan Kaisar Master’s in Biotechnologies for Food Science | Invest Your Talent in Italy | Invest Your Talent in Italy — Full tuition plus €9,000 per academic year as described; mandatory three-month Italian-company internship to receive final quarterly installment |
| Sarbinaz Nagyzkhan Master’s | Ca’ Foscari merit scholarship and full tuition waiver | Ca’ Foscari merit scholarship and full tuition waiver — EUR 5,000 peryear merit scholarship plus full tuition waiver |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Zhansaya Kanagatova Master’s in Mathematics and Data Science master’s | British Council Women in STEM Scholarships | Mathematics BSc at Nazarbayev University, GPA 3.35 and top 20%; research assistance and Women in STEM leadership. |
| Saniya Master’s in Management Engineering master’s | Invest Your Talent in Italy Scholarship | Bachelor’s: Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Production Process Control, University of Debrecen , honours |
| Banu Keikina Master’s in Forensic Science | Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | Biological Sciences bachelor’s at Nagoya University, GPA 4.16/4.30, with 135 credits (270 ECTS); seven research-internship projects in wet and dry laboratories, followed by a year living and working in Japan. |
| Aruzhan Kaisar Master’s in Biotechnologies for Food Science | Invest Your Talent in Italy | Nagoya Agricultural Sciences bachelor’s, GPA 3.85/4.30; molecular-biology and analytical-chemistry laboratory training |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Master’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 3/5 | IELTS 7.5 (Zhansaya Kanagatova); IELTS taken (Aruzhan Kaisar, Banu Keikina) |
Standardized Tests Reported by Featured Recipients — Master’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| Additional standardized tests not required | 1/5 | Language test optional or not required (Aruzhan Kaisar) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Master’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Sarbinaz Nagyzkhan | Master’s | Master’s final 110/110; subsequent Innsbruck MSCA PhD |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Ph.D.
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| MSCA Doctoral Network (Seizmic) | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarbinaz Nagyzkhan — Kazakhstan | MSCA Doctoral Network (Seizmic) | University of Innsbruck; Austria | Ph.D. in research: social entrepreneurship activation in conflict/extreme contexts |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Ph.D.
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Sarbinaz Nagyzkhan Ph.D. in research: social entrepreneurship activation in conflict/extreme contexts | MSCA Doctoral Network (Seizmic) | University employee PhD salary, mobility allowance, research/networking funding and secondment budget |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Ph.D.
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Sarbinaz Nagyzkhan Ph.D. in research: social entrepreneurship activation in conflict/extreme contexts | MSCA Doctoral Network (Seizmic) | Eastern Mediterranean bachelor’s GPA3.8/4; Ca’ Foscari master’s110/110, both English-medium; research background and education-sector social-enterprise founding in Kazakhstan |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Ph.D.
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| English-language test exemption or accepted alternative | 1/1 | English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted (Sarbinaz Nagyzkhan) |