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DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-23-004: English Language Capacity for STEM Fields Students

Closed Closed August 25, 2023 Opportunity DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-23-004 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$40,000
• Total funding$40,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past AEECA/ESF PD Programs awards averaged $83,527; this notice allows up to $40,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

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