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NU Global: Unity in Diversity 2025

Create projects that unite cultures with grant support of up to 1,500,000 KZT.

About the Program

NU Global: Unity in Diversity

The Social Development Fund’s grant program aims to foster cultural and social exchange and cooperation, as well as to promote an inclusive, open, and friendly environment among students and alumni of diverse cultural backgrounds within the NU community.

Program Goals

To support the establishment of long-term relationships and collaboration among all students and alumni (local and international), creative and cultural clubs, centers, and schools within the NU community.

Who Can Participate?

Thematic Areas

Intercultural creative festivals and excursions

Dance, singing, or national instrument courses

Networking and connection-building events

Language courses

Collaborative creative or volunteer projects

Fashion and crafts

Film production

Theater performances

Cultural corners on the Nazarbayev University campus

Board games or mobile apps to explore cultures

“Culture nights,” storytelling evenings, quests, or movie screenings with discussions

Projects to support the adaptation of international students and promote Kazakhstani culture

Podcasts or vlogs dedicated to cultural differences and commonalities

Tradition-sharing through workshops

How to Apply

Selection Criteria

Team composition

0-10 points

Project relevance and creative approach

0-10 points

Quality and effectiveness of activities

0-10 points

Diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability of the project

0-10 points