Studying abroad is the future than kz. Scholarships and grants abroad for Kazakhstanis! Western education

Students who have spent a year, a semester, or even just a couple of weeks abroad on a scientific internship return to their homeland with a mass of new ideas, knowledge and acquaintances. Studying abroad promotes cultural exchange, learning from experience, developing new skills and broadening one's horizons. The only negative is that it is not available to everyone, since a visa, flight and accommodation for the duration of classes in a foreign country, and the courses themselves require money.

Scholarships and grants allow the student to solve the financial issue. Getting them is not as difficult as some people think. But you will definitely have to work hard. Conventionally, this process can be divided into four stages:

1. Program search

First you need to decide what you want to study and in which country. Will it language classes, paid or unpaid internships, undergraduate, graduate or doctoral programs? Where would you be more comfortable living - in a metropolis or a small authentic town? Which climate suits you best?

Also think about how you will allocate your budget. Denmark, for example, is considered one of the most expensive European countries, and living in it will require more expenses than in Bulgaria or Serbia.

Use social networks, find guys who are already studying or living in the country you are interested in. Ask them to give you a price guide so you can calculate how much money you will need to spend on food and travel while studying.

2. Finding funding

For funding, be sure to visit the British Council, American Councils, DAAD, Campus France, Chevening, Fulbright, Endeavor Awards, The Swedish Institute. Bookmark the links to the pages where announcements about the collection of documents for the competition of grants and scholarships are published. There are many of them - for each specialty, you can find programs dedicated specifically to it. Monitor them.

Make a list of foundations and associations that provide grants to Kazakhstanis for education in your field, and follow their updates. It also makes sense to look at the website of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and track the information passing through your home university.

View and pages directly those foreign universities in which you would like to enroll. Sometimes they are looking for foreign students and provide the best of them free education.

Good advice: do not radically change your specialization, so you will increase the chances of getting a grant. Pay close attention to the deadlines for submitting applications: European universities usually accept them in the first months of the year, despite the fact that the training itself traditionally begins in September.

3. Collection of documents

This process may take time. Below is a package of the most frequently required documents:

Autobiography

Motivation letter

An essay on a given topic written in English

Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate: TOEFL, IELTS, DSD II, TestDaF, DSH, OnDaF, DELF, DALF, TCF, HSK or HSKK with required score

Scanned copy of the passport photo page

Scanned copy of school certificate

A scanned copy of the diploma and grade form from the last place of study, translated into foreign language and notarized

Confirmation of work experience in the chosen field of study

Invitation from the host university

Depending on the program, the set of documents may vary. In some cases, applicants must be interviewed. Be prepared to show your knowledge of the topic you are interested in and the desire to study it further.

4. Competitive selection

The deadlines for considering applications are different for everyone. They can be clarified in advance when sending documents. The results of the selection are usually reported by e-mail. Reasons for rejection are usually not specified.

Among the lucky ones who received a grant to study abroad was a graduate of the Faculty of Biology of KazNU. al-Farabi Irina Soldatova. In the fall of 2014, she entered Prague to study.

“I am a PhD student at Charles University. I found the place quite by accident, when once again I was looking for grants for doctoral studies and on one of the sites I saw an announcement that a teacher from Charles University was looking for a doctoral student in my specialty. I immediately wrote to him and sent my resume. I was invited to two Skype interviews, plus I also communicated with him additionally by correspondence. He was from the post-Soviet space. Perhaps this also played a decisive role in the fact that he took me. I had an interview with the head of the department and the commission, I also went through it via Skype, because at that time I had problems with obtaining a Czech visa, and my head agreed with the dean that I should not come to Prague. Then they sent me an official invitation and a list of documents. All diplomas had to be apostilled and, in principle, everything, there were no other problems,” says Irina Soldatova.

According to Irina, before this incident, she was denied a grant several times, but she continued to look.

“When I tried to enter Germany or somewhere else, they invited me for an interview via Skype, but then they refused, because I did not have enough experience that they wanted, and there were no publications in a journal with an impact factor,” the girl shared .

Another Kazakhstani, a graduate of a leading Almaty university How Danabaev went to study in Seoul. He is engaged in communications research and cultural studies at Hanyang University. In parallel with this, the doctoral student is involved in a project to develop a tourist destination.

“I applied through the KGSP program, which is sponsored by the government South Korea. Information about it can be found in open sources on the Internet. For those who follow this program, there are no difficulties with a visa. The most important thing here is to fill everything correctly Required documents", - he noted.

Difficulties with Kakim were associated with adaptation. First and foremost, it was about food.

“Koreans love to eat spicy food, almost all the cuisine here is spicy. Even after 2.5 years of living here, I still can't eat spicy food, it's a kind of allergy,” Kakim said.

The young man devoted his first days in another country to exploring his new habitat and meeting foreign students. And then he began to record videos on the topic of education in Korea and conduct online to share information and experience. In addition to the channel on YouTube video hosting, Kakim has his own website about successful people, business, style and travel, where you can also find a lot of useful things - personal stories, tips and records from trips.

When wishing to go to study abroad, it is important to learn to ask yourself the right questions, be able to navigate the abundance of proposals, be careful with documents and deadlines and not be afraid to get rejected. Each attempt is a valuable experience that will come in handy in the future. Go for it, and luck will certainly smile at you!

In addition to university programs, there are a number of international scholarships and grants that allow you to study for free. Below is a list of available grants and scholarship programs for postgraduate studies (master's and doctoral studies) in English-speaking countries, as well as short review specialized non-degree (without granting a degree) programs for those who have already received basic education and has work experience. Citizens of Kazakhstan can participate in all of these programs:

Bolashak International Scholarship

At the moment, in my personal opinion, this is the most likely way for Kazakhstanis to receive an educational grant for studying at a master's and PhD abroad compared to others international programs. I became a scholarship holder of the program in 2005, studied in 2006-2008, since then, of course, much has changed in the program. For more information about the current conditions, please visit the website.

Fulbright program

Family of American Educational Scholarships. It includes a master's degree program. Applicants can apply for any specialty other than medical. They must have at least 2 years of work experience after graduation. Applications from undergraduate students are not accepted for consideration, as well as from those who have already received higher education in the United States. Detailed information on the site.

Chevening Scholarship Program

British Government Scholarship for a Master's Degree at any UK University. Its status is comparable to the American Fulbright. The Chevening grant covers not only studying at the university chosen by the scholarship holder, but also living in the country during this period. Applications for training in 2019-2020 open in August. Details on the site;

OPEC Fund for International Development program

The program offers grants for a master's degree to representatives developing countries(except for OPEC/OFID member countries). The candidate must enroll in a master's program at one of the recognized universities in the world in one of the following disciplines: energy, vehicles, finance, agriculture, water management, industry, medicine, telecommunications, education. Details on the site.

World Bank Scholarships Program

World Bank grants for a master's degree in development for applicants from developing countries (while Kazakhstan is still included in this number). Detailed information on the site.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)

Scholarship programs for master's or doctoral degrees at universities in Canada. The scholarship has an annual payment of $50,000. Details on the site.

Grants for individual programs and universities:

Edward S. Mason Program Fellowship- a grant for an MPA degree at Harvard University (Harvard Kennedy School Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC / MPA) Program). The program is designed to improve the skills of experienced professionals from around the world and obtain a mid-level master's degree in government controlled(MC/MPA) with a focus on developing analytical and leadership skills. Details on the site.

Within the framework of the same program, Kazakhstanis have a chance to receive a scholarship named after Nurlan Kapparov ( Nurlan Kapparov Graduate Scholarship). Details at the link.

Grants of the Shakhmardan Yessenov Foundation for masters

Participants of the competition can be 4th year students or acting young scientists with a bachelor's degree or less and graduated from the university in the last 5 years (at the time of application), engaged in research in technical and natural sciences, who are invited to study in master's program to a leading university in their field of study.

MIT Sloan Fellows Program- a program that allows you to participate in the 12-month Mid-Career MBA program, designed to prepare a high-class group of global managers. Details on the site.

Skoll MBA Scholarships Said Business School, Oxford University- the program is intended for students who have entered the MBA program and who can offer solutions to important social and environmental issues. The scholarship provides funding and the opportunity to meet world renowned entrepreneurs, leaders and investors. Details on the site.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship- a scholarship from Bill and Melinda Gates, which is paid to outstanding students from all countries except the UK, entering any postgraduate program of study at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship covers the full cost of university tuition and accommodation. Details on the site.

Specialized non-degree (without granting a degree) programs:

Hubert Humphrey Fellowship (USA)- this is the program for which I was in the States in 2015-2016. It is part of the Fulbright family. The program provides Kazakhstani specialists with the opportunity to improve their professional qualifications at US universities for 10 months. A wide range of specialties - from journalism and health care to banking and Agriculture. The minimum work experience is 5 years. It is very important to take into account the fact that you do not need to know English perfectly to participate in the program, this is not a decisive factor. Those who pass and who need to improve their language are given another six months to learn English. Details on the site.

Central Asia-Azerbaijan Fellowship Program at George Washington University (USA)- an excellent program for researchers, scientists, journalists, civil servants, activists. The program is designed for 5 months, during which the scholarship holder takes various courses, workshops, is engaged in networking, defends the project. Details on the site.

Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program (USA)- a powerful program for scientists, journalists, human rights activists. The program involves a 5-month internship at the National Endowment for Democracy Center (Washington), again with courses, writing research articles, establishing contacts with foreign and American colleagues.
More information on the site.

Wilson Center Fellowship (USA)- 9-month internship at the Wilson Center for political scientists, scientists, researchers on a variety of topics. Details on the site.

Central Asia Fellowship Program, John Smith Trust (UK)- a project for residents of Central Asia. Includes a week in Scotland and three weeks in London. Fellows participate in workshops, discussions and field trips with senior leaders and experts high level. In addition, each fellow follows a program of internships and meetings based on specific interests, which is reinforced by subsequent mentoring and support.
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Joan Shorenstein Fellowship, Harvard University (USA)- a prestigious program for journalists and communications professionals (including civil servants in this field), which includes a 5-month internship and academic project at Harvard. Details on the site.

Knight-Wallace Fellowship, University of Michigan (USA)- a one-year program for journalists with numerous workshops, courses, conferences, seminars, internships and trips around the States.
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Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law, Stanford University (USA)- Stanford offers several scholarship programs for journalists, lawyers, civil servants, entrepreneurs. Details on the site.

Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program, Yale University (USA) is a highly competitive program at Yale University for anyone who sees themselves as leaders of the future world. In other words, unlimited in terms of professional direction. Assumes a busy 5 months in one of top universities America. Details on the site.

Open World Leadership Program- The program offers a 10-day exchange to establish long-term professional relationships between Open World leaders and Americans who are committed to spreading US values ​​and democratic institutions. Program results include new legislative relationships between the US Congress and other bodies, as well as overseas partnerships with US government officials, lawyers, non-governmental organizations, universities, and Twin Cities.
Details on the site.

Of course, the possibilities are not limited to these programs. There are many other scholarships, projects, grants in various specialties. Seek, study, dare and learn!

The cost of education in the universities of Kazakhstan is increasing every year, while in European countries such an opportunity is either absolutely free of charge, or a nominal fee is charged. Find out where there is free education in Europe for Kazakhstanis.

Higher education in Kazakhstan provides two forms of training - paid and free. After passing the UNT, only a third of graduates of Kazakhstani schools can apply for free education.

The Association of Higher Educational Institutions of Kazakhstan analyzed the fees for education. The figures are impressive - from 150 thousand a year to 2 million tenge. Some children, having lost a few points when passing the UNT, are forced to give up their dreams and choose another profession that can be obtained for free, or are looking for an alternative to universities in Kazakhstan.

Recently, studying abroad for Kazakhstanis has become a trend. Consider the options that offer free education abroad for Kazakhstanis:

Germany

Germany has become the latest European country to abolish university tuition fees. Education in Germany is based on the principle of social equality: every capable and talented young person can get a profession for free at any university in the country. To do this, it is enough to know the language (German or English) at a certain level and have the financial opportunity to live in Germany, pay for your social needs.

German universities open their doors to anyone who wants to get a bachelor's or master's degree in the specialties of both technical, economic and humanitarian areas. Universities adapt to applicants, so if there are difficulties with German, then the university will offer the program in English.

At the same time, those who wish to test their strength and enter a German educational institution should know that studying in Germany, although it does not involve passing entrance exams, but selection committee takes student achievement seriously.

Everything is taken into account: the level of training, participation in scientific projects and experiments, the presence of scientific discoveries and works, speeches at conferences, humanitarian and social work. Teachers want to be sure of the seriousness of the applicant's intentions. In addition, for some specialties (medical direction) the enrollment of students is limited.

The basic documents for admission to German universities are as follows:

1. A certificate or certificate confirming that the applicant has a secondary education.
2. A document that confirms the financial viability of the future student. This is necessary for the consulate to make sure that the foreigner will be able to provide accommodation, meals, payment of allowances and materials necessary for educational process etc.
3. Study or student visa.
4. Application to the admissions office.
5. Medical insurance that will be valid throughout the entire period of study.

Pay attention to the document certifying that the applicant speaks the language of instruction at a sufficient level. Such forms are issued by special centers where you can be tested before applying to German universities.

Norway

For foreign students, Norwegian universities also offer free education. Level higher education in this Scandinavian country is considered one of the best in Europe. This is especially true for specialties related to media studies, medicine, sociology and anthropology.

Norwegian universities provide the opportunity to study in English (for economic specialties, management, etc.), as well as in Norwegian.

To learn Norwegian, you have to be like free courses, which operate in all municipalities of the country, or pass training courses, which are in the leading universities of Bergen, Oslo, Trosmo.

Of the documents, the future student, in addition to the certificate or diploma translated into Norwegian, needs to take care of the IELTS certificate. To do this, you will have to pass the test and get an extract with a score set on an international scale.

Universities do not require income certificates, because the hostel, the canteen on the campus and medical care for foreign students are free. But you will have to take care of financial security, because Norway is one of the most expensive European countries.

Czech

Since the Middle Ages, the Czech Republic has been considered a country whose universities provide the best higher education in Europe. Free education in the Czech Republic for Kazakhstanis is possible only in state universities where teaching is conducted in Czech.

If you want to study in English, then you can do it only at private universities and you have to pay for such education. A year of study in such educational institutions is about two thousand euros.

When applying for free education, be prepared for the fact that you will have to take exams in specialized subjects and pass a competition, because the number of places is limited. If you decide to enter the economic department, you will have to test in mathematics and English.

What documents are needed for admission:

1. Nostrified certificate of secondary education or diploma of higher education. It will be issued in Prague. To receive it, you need to provide an extract on the hours that were allotted for the study of subjects.
2. Certificate B2 for knowledge of the Czech language. It will be issued in Czech language courses.

The student will have to take care of the provision, since meals and accommodation on Czech campuses are paid. The hostel will cost an average of 150 euros, and food - up to 300 euros.

Most often, Kazakhstanis go to the Czech Republic to obtain such professions as a financier, entrepreneur, physician, economist and manager, architect and programmer.

Finland

Finland provides equal conditions for citizens and foreigners when it comes to obtaining higher education in public educational institutions. Education in Finnish universities is free.

Applicants from Kazakhstan can enter any of the 10 leading Finnish universities. Most often, Kazakhstanis prefer programming and natural sciences, including medicine, and more specifically dentistry.

Despite the fact that there is no tuition fee, foreigners cannot avoid spending on education. They have to pay for food study guides and materials, visits to the library and the use of its resources, for the use of the gym, excursions. In addition, you must pay annual fees to student associations where you are a member.

Students are offered learning programs in Finnish or Swedish, as well as in international language communication - English.

For admission to a Finnish university, you will need:

1. Certificate B2, which indicates the level of English proficiency.
2. Translation into English or Finnish of the content of the certificate of Kazakhstani secondary education.
3. Student visa.

Students from Kazakhstan need to take care of paying for accommodation in university dormitories and their own needs during the period of study in Finland.

If you want to get a Finnish bachelor's degree, you must study at least 3.5 years at a university, and if you aim for a master's or doctoral degree, then it will take 8 years.

Poland

Poland is one of the most attractive European countries in terms of university education. Offers educational institutions for foreign citizens are rapidly increasing, and the conditions for admission are simplified.

Most Polish universities charge tuition fees. This applies to everyone: both foreigners and Poles. But for Kazakhstanis there are opportunities to get free education. This:

• scholarship funds and programs;
• grants;
• Erasmus student and teacher exchange program.

School graduates and students of Kazakhstani universities who have high scores, know English language at the B2 level and have studied for at least 2 years in a particular specialty.

To apply to universities in Poland you will need:

1. Translation into one of the country's basic languages ​​(Polish or English) of a diploma/certificate issued in Kazakhstan.
2. A certificate confirming a sufficient level of knowledge of the Polish language.
3. Medical certificate of health and medical policy.

If you receive education in two languages ​​at a Polish university, you will receive two diplomas - Polish and British.

Greece

Greek universities offer free education to Kazakhstanis who speak Greek or are ready to learn it in their first year of university education. Such students will not have to pay either for a hostel or for meals in the canteen of the university.

But teach that when applying for a free form, you must pass a competition. In most institutions in Greece, applicants take general exam in nine subjects. It consists of two stages - oral and written. Some offer other forms of verification.

What you need to enter a Greek public university:

1. A Greek-translated high school diploma or diploma.
2. Certificate of knowledge of the Greek language. It is issued by universities after passing the relevant exam by a future student.

There may be mandatory but insignificant contributions to educational materials. It will take 4 years to study at Greek universities, and in some (medical direction) - 6 years.

European education among Kazakhstanis is becoming popular. This is because the diploma that a specialist receives in this case gives him the opportunity to get a job in any country in Europe.

Explore all options so you know what requirements you will face when choosing this higher education path.