Following the Curatorial Hour on the Topic “Intergovernmental Educational Grants: Opportunities for Citizens of Kazakhstan to Study Abroad”

On October 22, 2026, at 16:10, an informational and educational session-organized as part of a pedagogical practicum-was held in Room 349 of the Faculty of International Relations at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. The session was titled "Intergovernmental Educational Grants: Opportunities for Studying Abroad for Citizens of Kazakhstan."

During the event, Elmira Aryslankyzy Asan, a second-year doctoral student in the "Political Science" (8D03106) program at the Department of Political Science, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, briefed fourth-year undergraduate students majoring in "Political Science" (6B03106) on the opportunities available for pursuing higher education at foreign universities through intergovernmental agreements.

The presentation covered the main areas of educational grant provision, the geographical scope of participating countries, the conditions for taking part in the competitive selection process, and the specifics of educational funding, including possible coverage of tuition fees, scholarships, accommodation, and medical insurance.

Particular attention was paid to the activities of the Center for International Programs, the application procedure, the list of required documents, compliance with deadlines, and candidate requirements. Participants were also introduced to official information resources for finding up-to-date announcements about competitions, including the website of the Center for International Programs and the e-government portal of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

At the end of the event, practical recommendations were provided on preparing documents in advance, checking the requirements of specific programs, and using official sources of information.

The curatorial hour contributed to increasing bachelor’s students’ awareness of opportunities for international academic mobility and continuing their education abroad, as well as broadening their understanding of prospects for professional and academic development.