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About us
Endowment MNU
Endowment MNU
Established on March 30, 2016
Over the years, 300 students have received financial aid
Endowment MNU was established on March 30, 2016, to ensure sustainable development of the university. The mission is to provide accessible and quality education. Over the years, Endowment MNU has provided financial aid to more than 300 students and implemented a number of projects to improve the infrastructure of the university.
Endowment MNU works with the business community, alumni, and institutional sponsors to support and advance research, ensure inclusion in higher education, and provide comprehensive support for MNU students.
On a systematic basis are held:
research grants
competitions
hackathons
case tournaments
olympiads
sports competitions
to motivate learners and identify new talents. In Endowment MNU's Project Portfolio for the 2024/2025 academic year, concerned citizens and sponsors can choose the areas that are closest to their values and support the projects.
I would like to support ...
Library
Equipping the MNU library with a Braille system
Support for inclusion
- Inclusive Education: Equal Opportunities for Students and Astana Residents;
- Social integration, equal education opportunities, employment prospects for visually impaired citizens;
- Project budget: 20 million tenge.
MNU Law School
MNU Student Research & Debate challenge
- Development of research and argumentation skills of students;
- Fulfilment of scientific and creative potential of talented students;
- Project budget: 14.1 million tenge.
International School of Economics
Conducting the research
Topic: ‘Assessing the impact of Russia's soft power on Kazakhstan after the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict’
- The study will provide an analysis of the changing attitudes of Kazakhstan’s young generation towards the country’s most influential external partner. The work has practical significance in terms of assessing the impact of the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine on the perception of Russia by Kazakhstani youth studying in English;
- The results of the research can contribute to scientific, practical, ideological work;
- Project budget: 28 million tenge.
Topic: ‘Language of instruction and the labour market in Kazakhstan’
- The project aims to develop a clear understanding of the mechanisms that determine the salary differentials between graduates of higher education institutions in Kazakhstan depending on the language of instruction, and this will help to develop better education and language policies at national and institutional levels. Understanding the determinants of salary differentials will help to develop recommendations to reduce the salary gap and improve the prospects of Kazakh-speaking students, leading to more equal access to the labour market regardless of the language of instruction;
- Project budget: 47 million tenge.
School of Liberal Arts
Training restaurant corner
- Conducting practical lessons on table setting and service skills within the discipline ‘Food and beverage service’ of the ‘Tourism’ and ‘Hospitality’ educational programmes;
- Project budget: 15 million tenge.
International School of Journalism
Modernisation of the university radio station
- Renovation of the radio station;
- Supporting and identifying talented students;
- Branding according to the sponsor’s style;
- Project budget: 15 million tenge.
Talented students
Establishment of personal scholarships
- Assistance to talented students;
- Opportunity to choose a recipient through a competition;
- Possibility of sponsorship;
- Project budget: from 2-10 million tenge.
Support of the socially vulnerable students
Establishment of a personal scholarship
- Assistance to students from socially vulnerable category;
- Possibility to choose a recipient through a competition;
- Possibility of sponsorship;
- Project budget: from 2-10 million tenge.
Inclusion
Equipping the MNU library with a Braille system
- Inclusive Education: Equal Opportunities for Students and Astana Residents;
- Social integration, equal education opportunities, employment prospects for visually impaired citizens;
- Project budget: 20 million tenge.
Infrastructure
Co-working for students
- A zone for creativity, studying and recreation of students
- Active involvement in student clubs;
- Providing a creative environment for innovative, first-hand thinking;
- Project budget: 200 million tenge.
MNU Research and Scientific Institutes
Conducting the research
Topic: ‘Assessing the impact of Russia's soft power on Kazakhstan after the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict’
- The study will provide an analysis of the changing attitudes of Kazakhstan’s young generation towards the country’s most influential external partner. The work has practical significance in terms of assessing the impact of the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine on the perception of Russia by Kazakhstani youth studying in English;
- The results of the research can contribute to scientific, practical, ideological work;
- Project budget: 28 million tenge.
Topic: ‘Language of instruction and the labour market in Kazakhstan’
- The project aims to develop a clear understanding of the mechanisms that determine the salary differentials between graduates of higher education institutions in Kazakhstan depending on the language of instruction, and this will help to develop better education and language policies at national and institutional levels. Understanding the determinants of salary differentials will help to develop recommendations to reduce the salary gap and improve the prospects of Kazakh-speaking students, leading to more equal access to the labour market regardless of the language of instruction;
- Project budget: 47 million tenge.
With the financial support of business, the motivated faculty, along with like-minded individuals, are building a diverse community of scholars driven by ideas and empowered to tackle the toughest global problems.
Endowment MNU, consistent with its mission, continually strives for equity, equal opportunity and inclusion in higher education not only at MNU, but also in its fundraising practices. Projects provided to Endowment MNU sponsors have the goal of providing, securing, and improving affordable and quality education regardless of race, creed, or gender.
Contributions enable MNU to reach new levels of support for students, faculty and researchers through undergraduate financial aid, professorships and fellowships.
Contributions foster breakthrough discoveries in science and support social sciences and humanities.
With the financial support of business, the motivated faculty, along with like-minded individuals, are building a diverse community of scholars driven by ideas and empowered to tackle the toughest global problems.
Endowment MNU, consistent with its mission, continually strives for equity, equal opportunity and inclusion in higher education not only at MNU, but also in its fundraising practices. Projects provided to Endowment MNU sponsors have the goal of providing, securing, and improving affordable and quality education regardless of race, creed, or gender.
Contributions enable MNU to reach new levels of support for students, faculty and researchers through undergraduate financial aid, professorships and fellowships.
Contributions foster breakthrough discoveries in science and support social sciences and humanities.
Donation Policy
What is a donation? When can MNU decline a donation? Below are some principles, policies and guidelines related to accepting donations at MNU.
Common Principles
Endowment MNU and the entire university community works to encourage and assist donors to support the university's mission of teaching and enhancing research, and to ensure that all donations fulfill their purpose.
A donation is any item of value given to MNU by a donor who expects nothing of value in return other than recognition (e.g., mention on an honor roll or naming of a physical space, foundation, or professorship).
In some cases, especially with institutional donors such as foundations and companies, the terms of the endowment may require support to be highlighted as a sponsored project. Endowment MNU always strives to customize contributor preferences. However, Endowment MNU reserves the right to refuse any proposed donation if
- the source of the donation was obtained through illegal or immoral means
- the proposed restrictions on the donation are unduly burdensome or may compromise the independence or integrity of the university's research or that of its employees
- there is risk of damage to MNU's reputation if the donation is accepted
Endowment MNU ( 'Endowment KAZGUU' CF)
Legal title 'Endowment KAZGUU' CF
Donation methods
i. Assets
Endowment MNU considers the acceptance of virtually any type of asset and conducts a review to determine if the asset is appropriate for acceptance.
Cash and openly traded stock
These are the easiest assets to accept. The focus will be on the number of shares of any openly traded stock in relation to the volume of daily trading in that stock
Real estate
Prior to acceptance of the property, a site inspection by a member of the University's real estate team or a hired agent will be conducted and encumbrances will be analyzed
Non-publicly traded securities
Based on the type, amount and other characteristics, an appropriate level of review of the stock and its related substance will be performed, including attention to the value of the securities, the underlying assets and operations, the potential for future liquidity opportunities and other factors
Other assets
This category includes tangible personal property (artwork, cars, antiques, etc.), cryptocurrencies, life insurance policies and business interests that are not in corporate form. Prior to accepting such an asset, appropriate due diligence will be conducted regarding its value, ongoing costs, risks, potential for liquidation, etc.
Independent business revenue
Endowment MNU carefully considers independent business income and will determine if it is related to any donation. The presence of independent business income, which may arise from donations with debt or from donating a large percentage of the business, will not necessarily result in a donation being declined, but it will be considered
ii. Donation Form
Below are donation methods to Endowment MNU. Each potential situation will be reviewed and factors such as value, type of asset, administrative costs, means of donation and terms of donation will be considered.
iii. Intention
Intentions from donors for specific amounts that are usually earmarked for a specific purpose by a specific date are welcomed and encouraged. The time frame for fulfilling a pledge can range from three to five years. Although will be encouraged if the donor fulfills the pledge earlier than the stated period of support. However, Endowment MNU does not treat the intent as a legal contract for the donor, the contributor fulfills the pledge at their discretion, which provides flexibility for the donor.
iv. Purposeful and non-purposeful donations
Contributions can be either purposeful (e.g. the contributor has chosen an animal support project). If the donation is not made for a specific purpose and is general in nature to support MNU, the funds will be used to replenish the Endowment MNU's main capital.
Purposeful
These donations will be used to implement projects offered by MNU. They are collected and marked for specific purposes (Project Portfolio)
Fixed capital
Donors can designate a donation to be placed in the MNU Endowment (replenishment of the main capital). Such donations are held in perpetuity “perpetual capitals” for the sustainable development of the university. The main capital can be effectively operated and multiplied, and only the income generated can be used for the needs of the university. Thus, the fixed capital should remain inviolable.
v. Other policies
i. Anonymity
Endowment MNU respects the donor's wish for anonymity. However, it requires at least the MNU Board Chair/First Vice Chair of the MNU Board to know the identity of the donor of an anonymous donation and the reason for the wish for anonymity in order to ensure that accepting the donation is appropriate.
ii. Using MNU's name or logo
MNU's marks and symbols, including its name, are owned by the university and are valuable assets of the university. A donation to the university does not grant the donor the right to use MNU's name or any of the following without the university's prior consent: the name of any faculty, staff or student or any trademark, service mark, trade name, logos, photographs or other symbols of MNU.
iii. Donations and acceptance
MNU has 40,0000 alumni and others interested in financially supporting students, faculty and programs. For three decades, children of current and potential donors have applied for admission to MNU as undergraduate, graduate, and undergraduate students and this practice is expected to continue in the future. It is important to realize that no one should donate with the expectation that it will influence a university's admission decision. The Admissions Office is independent, and donations cannot influence a candidate's admission to the university. MNU, as a founding member of the Academic Integrity League, adheres to the principle of “zero tolerance for corruption”.
iv. Academic independence
The academic independence and integrity of the university are critical to its mission. Donations and conditions on donations that may compromise the integrity, independence, accuracy, or autonomy of the work of the university and its students, faculty, or other researchers will not be accepted.
vi. Additional information
For additional information on how to donate to Endowment MNU, or to ask a question, email endowment@kazguu.kz or call +7 7172 70 30 30
Requisites
Corporate Fund "Endowment MNU"
Name of company
Corporate Fund "Endowment KAZGUU"
BIN
160340000295
Beneficiary Code
18
IIC
KZ46601A871001360321 – KZ
BIC
HSBKKZKX
Purpose of payment
Donation to replenish endowment capital under a standard form agreement
Address
010000, Astana, "Yesil" district, Korgalzhyn highway, 8
endowment@kazguu.kz
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1Scan the Kaspi QR / follow the link.
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2Fill in the necessary spaces.
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3Make a payment.
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1Open the main menu of the Halyk Homebank app and search for 'Endowment KAZGUU' CF in the 'Payments' section.
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2Enter the desired amount and add a comment.
Payment options:
1. For payment through the app
follow the link.
2. Payment through the app
Open the main menu of the Halyk Homebank app and search for 'Endowment KAZGUU' CF in the 'Payments' section.
Enter the desired amount and add a comment.
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Projects
Contacts
Schedule
Mon - Fri, from 9:00 to 18:30
Address
010000, Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Korgalzhyn highway, 8, office 238
Phone
+7 (7172) 70 30 30
Fax
+7 (7172) 70 30 39
endowment@kazguu.kz
I would like to support ...
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1Scan the Kaspi QR / follow the link.
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2Fill in the necessary spaces.
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3Make a payment.
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1Open the main menu of the Halyk Homebank app and search for 'Endowment KAZGUU' CF in the 'Payments' section.
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2Enter the desired amount and add a comment.
Payment options:
1. For payment through the app
follow the link.
2. Payment through the app
Open the main menu of the Halyk Homebank app and search for 'Endowment KAZGUU' CF in the 'Payments' section.
Enter the desired amount and add a comment.