Abai University has awarded scholarships sponsored by Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan to its top-performing students studying Korean. The “Make Your Dream Come True” scholarship competition aims to support students’ academic achievements and provide them with new opportunities for professional development.

The Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan scholarship programme is now in its third consecutive year. This year, nearly 30 students applied, and 15 outstanding candidates were selected. The selection process took into account academic performance, language proficiency certificates, extracurricular and community engagement, as well as students’ socioeconomic circumstances.

The award ceremony was attended by Vitaliy Kim, a member of the Management Board of Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC, and Nurlan Zhailaubayev, Head of the Administrative Department. The bank representatives presented the successful candidates with scholarship certificates worth KZT 200,000 each. They highlighted Abai University students’ strong academic performance, keen interest in learning Korean, and commitment to professional growth.

At the ceremony, Aigul Iskakova, Vice-Rector for Strategy and Internationalisation, congratulated the scholarship recipients and wished them every success in their studies. She also expressed her gratitude to the bank representatives for their support and confidence that the bilateral partnership would continue to grow.

The “Make Your Dream Come True” initiative not only helps students strengthen their language skills but also provides opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of the culture and education system of the Republic of Korea and to explore international experiences. The project broadens future professionals’ career prospects and helps them develop intercultural communication skills.

The scholarships awarded by Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan recognise students’ academic achievements and encourage them to pursue further educational excellence.

Abai University Media Centre