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Kazakhstan Announces State Educational Grant Recipients for 2025-2026 Academic Year
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan has announced the recipients of state educational grants for the 2025-2026 academic year. The list, which includes grants for local and foreign students, was published on August 7, 2025 [5].
A total of 77,000 educational grants have been allocated for the upcoming academic year. The majority, or 60%, are intended for technical specialties, 20% for pedagogical fields, and the remaining 20% are distributed among various industries based on demand.
The competition for state educational grants is highly anticipated by applicants and their parents. This year, approximately 113,000 applications were submitted, with around 76% of applicants passing the threshold score in the entrance exams [5].
The state educational grant is awarded based on the results of the Unified National Test (ENTRy). For foreign citizens and individuals of Kazakh nationality who are not Kazakhstan citizens, a total of 550 scholarships were awarded for doctoral, master's, and other academic studies as part of a separate state scholarship program, with the final list approved by July 31, 2025 [3].
The "For the People of Kazakhstan" Public Foundation is offering 500 grants for university study in Kazakhstan for the 2025-2026 academic year, with final recipients approved by university admissions committees [1]. Lists and details on recipients for specific categories, such as international candidates and local grants, are available through respective university or foundation announcements, or the Ministry's releases [1][3][5].
Differentiated grants, planned to be distributed for the second consecutive year, will be awarded to approximately 300 students, similar to the previous year [1]. The competition for differentiated grants will be held separately, with no additional document submission required, as all data already exists in the National Center for Testing database [2].
The list of recipients of differentiated grants will be published at the end of September. The most popular fields among applicants are "Pedagogical Sciences", "Engineering, Processing, and Construction Industries", and "Information and Communication Technologies". A total of around 399,000 applications were registered during the acceptance of applications [4].
In accordance with the Law of Kazakhstan "On Education", quotas for certain categories were also taken into account. For example, orphans and children with disabilities; children from large and incomplete families; children from families raising disabled children. These categories allow students to participate in the competition both within the established quota and in the general competition for educational grants [6].
The process of enrolling students for higher education institutions in Kazakhstan will be completed by August 25 [7]. Official sources for the list of state educational grant recipients include the minister's official pages and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education's official pages, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram [1][3][5][6][7].
For more detailed information, checking the Ministry of Science and Higher Education’s website or the specific foundations’ websites (like the "For the People of Kazakhstan" Public Foundation) is advised [1][3][5].
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education's announcement of the state educational grant recipients for the 2025-2026 academic year is being closely followed by applicants and their parents. Interested individuals can find lists and details on grant recipients, including international candidates, by checking the Ministry's official website or social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram. Additionally, various foundations, such as the "For the People of Kazakhstan" Public Foundation, are also offering educational grants, making news and media platforms a valuable source for learning about opportunities for education and self-development.
