The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will serve as the host institution for 15 Bolashak International Scholarship recipients during the 2023-2024 academic year. The 9-month program will be designed, developed, and managed by Global Education and Training (GET) and the Intensive English Institute (IEI) in Illinois International. This is the third consecutive year that GET and IEI have hosted a customized program for visiting Bolashak scholars from Kazakhstan.
The Bolashak International Scholarship program at Illinois includes individual study and research to develop an understanding of the innovations and trends in higher education, teaching and learning technologies. Specifically, the fellows will audit university courses, participate in conferences and seminars, and research collaboration through the University Library System. Fellows are also provided opportunities to network and engage with university leaders and experts in the areas of pedagogical innovation, research, curriculum development, instructional design, and online teaching and learning.
“We are thrilled to welcome a new cohort of Bolashak fellows to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign,” said Dr. Matt Rosenstein, GET director. “Each fellow brings their own unique perspectives and expertise to our campus, making our institution a more vibrant and diverse place to study and work.”
The 2023-2024 cohort includes 15 fellows with research interests in economics, education, law, linguistics, pedagogical sciences, philology, philosophy, public policy, sociological sciences, teaching, tourism, and translation studies. The cohort represents 12 different institutions in Kazakhstan including Almaty Management University, Astana IT University, Astana Medical University, ESIL Kazakh University, Karaganda Buketov University, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Pavlodar Pedagogical University, Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, Satbayev Kazakh National Research Technical University, Shakarim University of Semey, Turan University, and the University of International Business.
The Bolashak International Scholarship was established in 1993 by the Decree of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to educate talented students at the best universities in the world. It is facilitated by EducationUSA and offers scholarships for master's and doctoral study as well as internship for engineering, medical and teaching staff. The Bolashak Scholarship has been granted to more than 11,000 Kazakhstan citizens for study in 200 of the best universities in 33 countries since its inception.
GET provides a gateway to expertise at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign through customized high-quality training programs. Through GET programs, professionals and students gain access to transformative learning experiences that build the necessary skills to be leaders in diverse, international contexts. GET partners with expert faculty, leading businesses, and multinational corporations to offer these programs, ensuring that participants have access to latest, cutting-edge knowledge. Learn more about GET: get.illinois.edu.
More stories about past GET-Bolashak programs:
GET to Know: Assel Aryn and Kuanysh Abeshev
Our Global Campus Podcast: Trading My Suit in Kazakhstan for Swag in Illinois
