Role of BOTA Foundation educational grants in education of students from low-income families in Kazakhstan

Abstract

This study is devoted to the role of BOTA Foundation educational grants in the education of students from low-income families in Kazakhstan. The current situation with access to higher education of students from low-income families is very important. It was one of the issues that were discussed during the Eurasian Higher Education Leaders‟ Forum held at Nazarbayev University in June, 2014. So, in this study I present the support of BOTA Foundation toward students from low-income families and investigate the influence of these grants on the education, social and professional development of students.