APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE YESSENOV LAUNCH PAD 2026 PROGRAM
The Shakhmardan Yessenov Foundation has opened applications for the YESSENOV LAUNCH PAD 2026 program.
The program aims to develop participants’ professional and transferable hard and soft skills, helping them address professional and everyday challenges more effectively.
The program provides 10 grants for additional education. Each grant is worth up to KZT 600,000. Winners may select up to two online and/or offline courses with a total duration of up to 10 months.
Who can apply?
Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan aged 18 and above who are:
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undergraduate students in their penultimate or final year;
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master’s students;
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doctoral students;
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working professionals.
Applicants must be studying or working in one of the following fields: natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, information and communication technologies, engineering, manufacturing and construction, or healthcare.
Application period: September 10 – October 14, 2026.
Applications will close on October 14 at 3:00 p.m. Astana time (GMT+5).
Applications must be submitted online via yessenovfoundation.org.
Applicants are required to submit a scanned copy of their identity document, an essay, and a CV/resume. Additional materials may include a portfolio, a recommendation letter, certificates, publications, a diploma, and documents confirming social or volunteer activities.
The competition consists of two stages: application evaluation followed by an online interview with shortlisted candidates. The final decision will be made on November 10, 2026.
Detailed program terms, eligibility requirements, and the full list of required documents are available in the attached Program Regulations.
More information: yessenovfoundation.org
Contact:
Aigerim Sultan — aigerim.s@yessenovfoundation.org
+7 701 627 9607
