Bolashak Program

The Visiting International Professional Program is proud to partner with the Bolashak Program to bring professionals and scholars from Kazakhstan to Michigan State University for innovative education opportunities. The Bolashak International Scholarship is the flagship scholarship program of the government of Kazakhstan and is designed to train the country's future leaders.

Bolashak scholars in the VIPP program will enjoy a fully immersive professional and cultural exchange experience to develop both personally and professionally. Throughout the program, participants engage in a variety of professional and enrichment activities such as VIPP courses, special lectures and seminars, conducting independent research, and participating in cultural events. Programs are personalized to each scholar's career goals and professional interests and therefore program details vary.

For questions about the Bolashak Program, contact Xiaoqing Chen.

Application and Fees:

We strongly encourage you to submit your online application at least six months before your desired program start date. Learn more about the application process on our How to Apply page.

The application must include:

Your full CV
A brief research proposal
A complete list of all your publications (if any)
An invitation letter can only be issued after we receive your completed application.

Program fee varies based on discipline and research project:

H.E. Teaching & Learning Program is $7,925 for four months.
Arts, humanity, education, communication and social science is $19,600 for 12 months.
Second-language Studies and TESOL, Education, Law, Political Science, and
Economics is $19,600 for 12 months, or $11,600 for six months.
General Agriculture, Science without lab is $22,500 for 12 months, or $13,500 for six months.
Programs in Agricultural Engineering, Engineering, Biotechnology, Physics, Veterinary, and Medicine are $25,000 for 12 months, or $15,000 for six months.

For more information about fees and finances, including living costs, health insurance, and housing please visit: