International ScholarshipScholarship for high-achieving international students from countries other than Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Coverage50% tuition coverage (10 scholarships). Deposits, fees, and compulsory fees are NOT covered.
Forall
Criteria• 2026 high/vocational school graduate
• Citizenship: any country EXCEPT Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
• English proficiency: IELTS Academic 5.5+ / TOEFL iBT 51-66 / Duolingo 95 / CEFR B2 / Cambridge FCE 160 / LanguageCert Academic 60 / PTE Academic 39
• High/vocational school GPA: minimum 4.50/5.00 (90%) — all grades on all pages are considered
• Academic merits of national or international level within last 3 years (if available)
• Maintain GPA of 3.50+ and full-time status (12 credits/semester)
DeadlineJun 30, 2026
KAEF Scholarship (KIMEP Alumni Endowment Fund)Scholarship sponsored by the KIMEP Alumni Endowment Fund (KAEF). Application and details are managed directly by the sponsor. For full details visit kaefund.kz or follow @kaefund on Instagram.
Coverage100% for 4 years
Criteria• Kazakhstan citizen
• Application submitted via kaefund.kz/grantscontest26
• Full eligibility criteria defined by the sponsor
DeadlineMay 31, 2026
Kazenergy Association ScholarshipSponsored by the Kazenergy Association, this scholarship covers full tuition for newly admitted students. Application is handled through the Kazenergy Association's own portal. Freshmen must first obtain a statement (spravka) from KIMEP by contacting the Corporate Development Department at cdd@kimep.kz after admission.
Coverage100% tuition coverage. Deposits, fees, and compulsory fees are NOT covered. Duration: 2026–2027 academic year.
Criteria• Kazakhstan citizen
• Admitted to KIMEP for 2026–2027
• Application via Kazenergy Association portal: kazenergy.com
• Freshmen must obtain spravka from KIMEP CDD after admission
• Withdrawn courses are not covered
DeadlineJul 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026
Scholarships for BCB Case Study Competition WinnersAwarded to winners of the Bang College of Business (BCB) Case Study Competition. Recipients must be 2026 high school graduates entering one of the four specified BCB programs.
Coverage50% tuition — 5 scholarships; 25% tuition — 5 scholarships; 15% tuition — 5 scholarships. Valid for 2026–2027 academic year only.
Criteria• 2026 high school graduate
• Applying to BACTA, BFIN, BMGT, or BMKT
• Must be a winner of the BCB Case Study Competition
Scholarships for Citizens of Central Asian CountriesFull tuition scholarship specifically for graduates from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan who demonstrate strong academic performance and English proficiency.
Coverage100% tuition coverage (10 scholarships). Deposits, fees, and compulsory fees are NOT covered.
Forall
Criteria• Graduating from high/vocational school in 2025 or 2026
• Citizenship: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
• English proficiency: IELTS Academic 5.5+ / TOEFL iBT 51-66 / Duolingo 95 / CEFR B2 / Cambridge FCE 160 / LanguageCert Academic 60 / PTE Academic 39
• High/vocational school GPA: minimum 4.50/5.00 (90%) — all grades on all pages of document are considered
• Additional: academic merits of national or international level within last 3 years
• Maintain GPA of 3.00+ and full-time status (12 credits/semester)
DeadlineJun 30, 2026
Scholarships for Cognitive Science Challenge Winners (BACS)Awarded to winners of the KIMEP Cognitive Science Challenge competition. The competition consists of Stage 1: Reading Comprehension (multiple-choice, 1 hour) and Stage 2: Argumentative Essay writing (1.5 hours).
Coverage50% tuition coverage (5 scholarships). Deposits, fees, and compulsory fees are NOT covered.
Forall
Criteria• 2026 high school graduate applying to Cognitive Science (BACS)
• Citizenship: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
• Completed application with required documents
• Must pass the two-stage competition
• Maintain full-time status (min. 12 credits/semester)
• Minimum GPA of 3.50 after each semester
DeadlineApr 30, 2026
Scholarships for Cognitive Sciences (BACS) — Merit-BasedMerit-based scholarship for academically excellent 2026 high school graduates entering the Cognitive Science program. Selection is based on English proficiency, GPA, and UNT score.
Coverage50% tuition coverage (5 scholarships). Deposits, fees, and compulsory fees are NOT covered.
Criteria• 2026 Kazakhstan high school graduate applying to Cognitive Science (BACS)
• English proficiency: IELTS Academic 5.5+ / TOEFL iBT 51-66 / Duolingo 95 / CEFR B2 / Cambridge FCE 160 / LanguageCert Academic 60 / PTE Academic 39
• High school GPA: minimum 4.50/5.00 (90%)
• Highest UNT score with matched specialized subjects
• Additional: Altyn Belgi, Diploma with Honors, or academic merits (national/international, last 3 years)
• Maintain GPA of 3.50+ and full-time status (12 credits/semester)
DeadlineJun 30, 2026
Scholarships for Information Systems (BISB) and Computer Science (BSCS)Merit-based scholarship for 2026 high school graduates entering Information Systems or Computer Science programs. Selection based on English proficiency, GPA, and UNT scores.
Coverage100% tuition (2 scholarships per program) and 50% tuition (2 scholarships per program). Valid for 2026–2027 academic year only (non-extendable).
Criteria• Applying to Information Systems (BISB) or Computer Science (BSCS)
• English proficiency: IELTS Academic 5.5+ / TOEFL iBT 51-66 / Duolingo 95 / CEFR B2 / Cambridge FCE 160 / LanguageCert Academic 60 / PTE Academic 39
• High school GPA: minimum 4.50/5.00 (90%)
• Highest UNT score with matched specialized subjects
• Maintain GPA of 3.50+ and full-time status (12 credits/semester)
DeadlineJun 30, 2026
Scholarships for Jurisprudence (BLLB) and International Law (BIL)Competitive scholarship for 2026 high school graduates entering Law programs. Selection includes high English proficiency, strong GPA, high UNT score, and a structured interview covering motivation, extracurricular activities, resilience, leadership, and ethical considerations. Interviews are in-person (online for candidates outside Almaty).
Coverage100% tuition coverage (20 scholarships). Deposits, fees, and compulsory fees are NOT covered.
Criteria• 2026 Kazakhstan high school graduate
• Applying to International Law (BIL) or Jurisprudence (BLLB)
• English proficiency: IELTS Academic 7.5+ / TOEFL iBT 102-110 / TOEIC 835-900 / CEFR or Cambridge C1/Advanced
• High school GPA and UNT score with matched specialized subjects
• Structured interview required
• Additional: Altyn Belgi, Diploma with Honors, or academic merits
• Maintain GPA of 3.50+ and full-time status (12 credits/semester)
DeadlineJun 30, 2026
Scholarships for Psych Challenge Winners (BAP)Awarded to winners of the KIMEP Psychology Challenge competition. The competition consists of two stages: Stage 1 includes a multiple-choice psychology exam and a math challenge; Stage 2 includes attending a psychology lecture and writing an argumentative essay. Winners are announced approximately two weeks after the event.
Coverage100% tuition (2 scholarships) and 50% tuition (2 scholarships). Note: deposits, fees, and compulsory fees are NOT covered.
Forall
Criteria• 2026 high school or vocational school graduate
• Applying to the Psychology (BAP) program
• Citizenship: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
• Must maintain full-time status (min. 12 credits/semester)
• Must maintain minimum GPA of 3.50 after each semester
• Retaken and withdrawn courses not covered
DeadlineJun 30, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026
Scholarships for Two Foreign Languages (BAFL)Merit-based scholarship for 2026 high school graduates entering the Two Foreign Languages program. Selection based on English proficiency, GPA, and UNT score.
Coverage60% tuition coverage (25 scholarships). Deposits, fees, and compulsory fees are NOT covered.
Criteria• 2026 Kazakhstan high school graduate applying to Two Foreign Languages (BAFL)
• English proficiency: IELTS Academic 5.5+ / TOEFL iBT 51-66 / Duolingo 95 / CEFR B2 / Cambridge FCE 160 / LanguageCert Academic 60 / PTE Academic 39
• High school GPA: minimum 4.50/5.00 (90%)
• Highest UNT score with matched specialized subjects
• Additional: Altyn Belgi, Diploma with Honors, or academic merits (national/international, last 3 years)
• Maintain GPA of 3.50+ and full-time status (12 credits/semester)
DeadlineJun 30, 2026
Scholarships for Winners of the Debate TournamentFor applicants to International Law (BIL) and Jurisprudence (BLLB), the scholarship Olympiad takes the form of a Debate Tournament instead of the Intellectual Olympiad. Applicants may participate in only one event — either the Debate Tournament or the Intellectual Olympiad.
Coverage100% for 4 years
Criteria• 2026 graduate of a Kazakhstan high/vocational school
• Applying to International Law (BIL) or Jurisprudence (BLLB)
• May participate in ONLY ONE event: Debate Tournament OR Intellectual Olympiad
• Maintain GPA of 3.50+ and full-time status (12 credits/semester)
DeadlineMar 15, 2026
Scholarships for Winners of the Intellectual OlympiadCompetitive scholarship awarded based on performance in the KIMEP Intellectual Olympiad. The Olympiad consists of Stage 1 (English Proficiency certificate) and Stage 2 (subject exam). Depending on the program applied to, Stage 2 is either a Math Exam, a World History and History of Kazakhstan Exam, or a World History and Translation Studies exam. Note: applicants to International Law and Jurisprudence participate in the Debate Tournament instead.
Coverage100% tuition — 15 scholarships (1st place); 50% tuition — 15 scholarships (2nd place). Duration: 4 academic years.
Criteria• 2026 graduate of a Kazakhstan high/vocational school
• Any citizenship
• Stage 1: Valid English certificate — IELTS Academic 5.5+ / TOEFL iBT 51-66 / Duolingo 95 / CEFR B2 / Cambridge FCE 160 / LanguageCert Academic 60 / PTE Academic 39
• Stage 2: Subject exam on March 29, 2026 at KIMEP campus
• Must score at least 50% on exam to qualify for scholarship
• Maintain GPA of 3.50+ and full-time status (12 credits/semester)
• Cannot change study program after award
DeadlineMar 15, 2026
