Publication: 10.07.2023
The U.S. Consulate General in Almaty, Kazakhstan announces an open competition to organize and implement the English Access Microscholarship Program. Through after-school classes and intensive sessions, the program will create opportunities for talented 13-15 year-olds from economically disadvantaged sectors to learn English during a two-year project. The program also gives participants the opportunity to gain an appreciation for U.S. culture and values.
Project goal:
Promote the socio-economic development of Kazakhstan through increasing the English language and critical thinking skills of economically disadvantaged Kazakh youth from rural and suburban secondary schools.
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $31 000 to a maximum of $33 000
Number of awards anticipated: 1-3 awards
Eligibility:
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: not-for-profit organizations, civil society/non-governmental organizations, think tanks, public international organizations, governmental institutions, public educational institutions and/or teaching English, preferably with similar projects
- be able to implement in regions across southern Kazakhstan
- only Kazakhstan-based organizations are eligible to apply
- аll documents are in English
Application Deadline: July 27, 2023 (11.59 p.m. Astana time).
Detailed information can be found at the following link: https://kz.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-english-access-microscholarship-program-access/