November 10, 2021
We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the special scholarship for the Ӱɴý IBL students initiated by Kalikova & Associates, one of the largest and leading law firms in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The scholarship is established by the current shareholders and team members of Kalikova & Associates law firm in recognition of its founder, Ms. Gulnara A. Kalikova, an eminent and respected lawyer in the Kyrgyz Republic. Ms. Gulnara A. Kalikova holds a PhD in Jurisprudence, is the first-ever Kyrgyz citizen to receive an academic degree from Harvard Law School, author of many articles and analytical notes in the field of law, state governance, economics and education. Ms. Gulnara A. Kalikova is a prominent example of a self-made woman leader, who has achieved personal and professional success. In addition to a flawless career in the legal profession, Ms. Gulnara A. Kalikova is known for her philanthropy, social and environmental activism, mentorship and comprehensive support to the growing generation of young professionals.
Scholarship amount: $100
Payout period: 9 academic months (5 months for 2021-2022 Scholarship starting January 2022) without the right for further renewal and is paid on a monthly basis until the tenth of each month from September to May inclusive.
Selection criteria: Applicants for the Scholarship should be citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic who are 2-4 year students of the Ӱɴý IBL department and meet the following selection criteria:
*Applications from students from regions other than Bishkek and/or low-income families are encouraged.
Selection stages: The Scholarship Competition is held once a year from April 1 to April 30. The competition consists of the following stages:
The scholarship committee will consist of the following:
The Scholarship Committee will collect and verify documents, interview candidates, and make a decision on the award of Scholarship. The Scholarship will be awarded annually to one IBL student.
Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year: The Scholarship Competition for the 2021-2022 academic year will be held from November 10 to December 15, 2021. To participate in the competition for the Scholarship please send the following documents in PDF format to office@ka.legal by November 30, 2021 (cc: law@auca.kg) indicating in the subject line “Personal scholarship named after Gulnara A. Kalikova”:
Important dates:
The scholarship for 2021-2022 will be awarded for a period of 5 academic months without the right to further renewal, and will be paid on a monthly basis until the tenth day of each month, from January to May 2022, inclusive.