Apply for a Master’s Degree at
Maqsut Narikbayev University –
Seize the Opportunity for the
M. Narikbayev Scholarship!

Future M. Narikbayev Scholarship Recipients!
Applicants for the M. Narikbayev Scholarship must submit to the Admissions Committee a valid Comprehensive Testing Certificate meeting the threshold scores required for their chosen educational programme, as outlined in the Admission Policy 2025
Candidates without a Comprehensive Testing Certificate that meets the threshold score will not be eligible for the internal scholarship, even if they successfully pass the competitive selection process.

Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan are eligible to apply
Applications are open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree or those graduating this year
KAZ
RUS
until July 25
Online Individual Interview and Research Proposal Presentation
The stage is completed
Topics and Areas of Research by Schools
until June 30
Required documents:
  • Identification card
  • Bachelor's degree diploma with supplement or a certificate from your current institution
  • Resume
The stage is completed
until June 30
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Research Proposal
The stage is completed
until July 25
Online Individual Interview and Research Proposal Presentation
The stage is completed
Topics and Areas of Research by Schools
until June 30
Required documents:
  • Identification card
  • Bachelor's degree diploma with supplement or a certificate from your current institution
  • Resume
The stage is completed
until June 30
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Research Proposal
The stage is completed
Stage 1
Stage 2
⚠️ All written submissions for the internal educational grant competition for Master's degree programmes will be subject to a mandatory plagiarism check using the TURNITIN system.

Please note that a high level of originality is a key evaluation criterion. Ensure that your work is independently written and properly referenced, with accurate citations for all sources used.

3. Research Proposal

Each applicant must prepare a Research Proposal on one of the suggested topics related to their chosen educational program


International School of Economics ▼
MNU Law School ▼
School of Liberal Arts ▼
Requirements:
Font — Times New Roman
Size — 12
Line spacing — 1
2. Two Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation —
from academic supervisors, deans, or employers, issued on the official letterhead of the organisation, signed and stamped
This is not a mandatory requirement, but we strongly recommend obtaining letters of recommendation from individuals with whom you have interacted or collaborated over the past two years
1. Motivation Letter
In English
  • Political Science and International Relations (2 years)
  • Economics (2 years)
  • Finance (2 years)
  • Intellectual Property and Business Law (1 year)
  • Translation Studies (1 year)
  • Translation Studies (2 years)
  • Applied Linguistics (2 years)
In Russian or Kazakh
  • Law (1 year)
  • IT Law (1 year)
  • Competition Law (1 year)
  • International Law (2 years)
  • Law (2 years)
  • Counselling Psychology (2 years)
Requirements:
Font — Times New Roman
Size — 12
Line spacing — 1
Word count — no more than 700 words
Stage 2
Online Individual Interview and Research Proposal Presentation
At the third stage, applicants will take part in an individual online interview and defend their Research Proposal before the commission
Each candidate must:
  1. Prepare a presentation based on their Research Proposal, selecting a topic aligned with their chosen educational programme
  2. Clearly present the objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes of the study
  3. Be prepared to answer questions from the commission and justify the relevance of the chosen topic
It is recommended to use visual materials (e.g. slides, graphs) during the presentation. The presentation should not exceed 15 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A session with the commission (up to 5 minutes)
3 stage
The University has completed the competitive selection process for the Maqsut Narikbayev Scholarship 2025 among master's degree programs. This initiative aims to support students who demonstrate research potential and a strong interest in pursuing an academic career.
Applications were evaluated according to established criteria, with strict adherence to the principles of transparency and objectivity. The selection was conducted separately for programs of different durations: two-year research and pedagogical tracks were not in competition with one-year professional master's programs, due to differences in academic focus, objectives, and curriculum content.
Based on the results of the competition, the following candidates have been recommended:
We sincerely congratulate all selected candidates and thank all applicants for their interest in the program, their motivation, and the high level of preparation they demonstrated.

Your participation is a contribution to the development of the academic community and proof that truly passionate and ambitious students study at MNU.
Results of the Maqsut Narikbayev Scholarship 2025 for Master's programs
Topics and Areas of Research by Schools
Maqsut Narikbayev University
Scholarship