Abay Kunanbayev Scholarship
A merit scholarship for top international applicants to Nazarbayev University, covering tuition, medical insurance and a monthly stipend.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Destination
Kazakhstan
Funding
Covers tuition, medical insurance and a monthly stipend. Amounts are not stated.
Eligible applicants
Top international applicants recommended by an NU school
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Overview
Abay Kunanbayev Scholarship is offered by Nazarbayev University for study in Kazakhstan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Monthly stipend
Included
Medical insurance
Included
Covers tuition, medical insurance and a monthly stipend. Amounts are not stated. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International (non-Kazakhstani) applicants.
- International eligibility
- Programme deadlines differ; the page lists 2026 master's and PhD deadlines but none for this award itself.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Merit-based, recommended by the school's admissions committee.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Proof of English proficiency is a required document.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Kazakhstan
Official eligibility summary
Merit-based award for international candidates recommended by each school's admissions committee. The page gives no separate application: candidates apply to a programme online and are shortlisted and interviewed.
Applicant profile
- Top international applicants recommended by an NU school
Study route
- Study in Kazakhstan
Current-cycle criteria
- Merit-based award for international candidates recommended by each school's admissions committee. The page gives no separate application: candidates apply to a programme online and are shortlisted and interviewed.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- English proficiency proof
- Passport copy
How to apply
- 1
Upload documents at admissions.nu.edu.kz
- 2
School admissions committee shortlists
- 3
Interview by video or in person
- 4
Notification by email
Application timeline
Application cycle
Per programme: e.g. 2026 master's grant applicants by 13 February; PhD full-tuition applicants by 17 or 24 July.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Nazarbayev University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.