Youth Support: Several Applicants Were Awarded with MNU Internal Grants

Maqsut Narikbayev University has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting talented youth by providing access to high-quality and affordable education. This summer, the university held internal grant competitions.

One of the key events was the nationwide Maqsut Narikbayev Scholarship Olympiad for applicants to bachelor and master’s programmes. Participants were required to write a motivation letter, submit a written work in the form of an abstract, and defend a research project on one of the topics relevant to their chosen academic programme. More than 12,000 applicants took part in the competition.

“I am one of the winners of the Maqsut Narikbayev Scholarship Olympiad and a grant holder. The most challenging stage for me was the second round — preparing the abstract of the research paper. It was difficult to write a quality paper within such a short timeframe. The final stage was easier, as I had already won prizes at international competitions. I chose MNU because of its strong graduate employability rate. I also appreciate the opportunity to design my own class schedule and the responsiveness of the staff. The university atmosphere reminds me of a lively city, where everyone is pursuing their own goals but there is always energy and activity everywhere,” said Timur Nasipkali, a first-year MNU student.

The university also organised an Olympiad for graduates of BIL and NIS schools and implemented a number of partnership grant programmes with educational centres such as Samga, GeOnline, Unidem, and JUZ40 Online. MNU has awarded a grant to Nuray Nurtaza, the winner of the nationwide intellectual game Leader of the 21st Century. In addition, the university allocated grants for international applicants.

“I come from Indonesia and I received a full tuition grant at MNU. What attracted me most was the opportunity to study abroad in Kazakhstan, a country known for its multiculturalism. I had always dreamed of studying a foreign language in an international environment, and when I learned about MNU’s opportunities, including dual-degree programmes and academic mobility, I knew it was the right choice. I appreciate high academic standards and open and welcoming environment of MNU. From the very first day, I have already made friends, and I plan to join a student organisation involved in international projects and cultural exchange,” said Surga Adn, a first-year MNU student.

It is worth noting that the Qazaqstan Khalkyna Public Foundation also provided several scholarships for undergraduate studies.