Kazakhstan publishes list of educational grant recipients

Kazakhstan has released the full list of recipients for state educational grants, managed by the Republican Competition Commission. This commission comprises representatives from government agencies, public figures, education trade unions, the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, the Association of Higher Education Institutions, and public organizations.

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The distribution of state educational grants was managed by the Republican Competition Commission.

Interest in state educational grants surged this year, with around 127,000 applicants submitting documents, an increase of approximately 14,000 from the previous year. This heightened competition reflects a growing demand for tuition-free education, particularly in sought-after programs. According to Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, popular fields included "Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction Industries," "Pedagogical Sciences," and "Information and Communication Technologies." However, the highest competition per grant was anticipated for programs training translators, diplomats, lawyers, psychologists, and teachers.

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the grants were allocated on a competitive basis in accordance with current regulations.

The distribution of over 75,000 state educational grants for undergraduate programs in 2026 was guided by labor market needs. The Ministry of Science and Higher Education reported that 60 percent of the grants were allocated to engineering fields, 20 percent to pedagogical fields, and the remaining 20 percent to other sectors based on market demand. These allocations aim to train specialists for priority economic sectors.

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The majority of educational grants (60 percent) are allocated to engineering fields. Another 20 percent are reserved for pedagogical fields, while the remaining 20 percent go to other sectors based on market demand.