# English Language Capacity for STEM Fields Students

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-kaz-ast-aeeca-23-004-english-language-capacity-for-stem-fields-students/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349452

> U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan offered grants of up to $40,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $40,000 in total. Applications closed on August 25, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-23-004 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 25, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $40,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply:• U.S. or Kazakhstan-based organizations• Civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions

## What the grant funds

Kazakh students from Astana and Almaty have greater access to English language learning resources and can apply for various scholarship opportunities. Due to limited English language proficiency, many academically qualified students from rural areas are not able to pursue international program opportunities. The goal of this program is to identify the most promising STEM and IT students with high academic results, intermediate level of English, and a clear commitment to take advantage of English language courses to further pursue their studies in the United States through various opportunities including Government of Kazakhstan scholarships. As STEM and IT specialists with English language skills are also in high demand in Kazakhstan, supporting this group of students, especially those from rural and regional cities, would also help address the rural and urban gap in education. This program will coordinate with the Ministry of Education, Center for International Programs Bolashaq, and regional university partners to identity strong candidates who would benefit from English language courses to expand their opportunities for graduate study or research at U.S. institutions. As part of this program, students with pre-intermediate English language level will be recruited and offered an in-person (offline) opportunity to complete 250 hours of English language instruction during one academic year. The program will seek support from various partners in the region to secure venues for classes at two regional locations. The program budget for the year-long 250 hours of in-person English language instruction for 60 students in two regions, with teaching fees, textbooks, materials, and supplies will be approximately $40,000. This amount will also include at least five percent dedicated to monitoring and evaluation costs, per Department policy. Project Audience(s): rural and regional students majoring in STEM and IT fields with excellent academic results, but pre-intermediate level of English, who are interested in continuing their education in the United States through various opportunities including GOK-funded scholarships. Project Goal: Increase access to STEM graduate and research opportunities in the United States for Kazakh students from rural and regional areas through English language and academic preparation courses.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-23-004 still open?

No. It closed on August 25, 2023.

### Who can apply for English Language Capacity for STEM Fields Students?

U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for English Language Capacity for STEM Fields Students?

Closed August 25, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $40,000 each. About $40,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 2,295 awards worth $192 million in that time.