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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.
Grant award announcement and project updates
We are pleased to share the outcomes of the recent grant competition. Thank you to all applicants for their submissions.
Contest Results:
The competition has concluded with grants awarded to the following projects:
We wish all grant applicants success and appreciate their contributions to foster cultural exchange, social collaboration, and cooperation within the NU community.
Stay informed about our grant program announcements and consider applying for future grant opportunities.
About the Program
NU Global: Unity in Diversity
NU Impact Foundation’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
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
09:00 - 17:00 Astana time
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