🔥 Applications are now open
🇰🇿 National Essay Competition for students across Kazakhstan

With the support of the U.S. Embassy in Astana

Dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, this competition explores ideas of freedom, education, and civic responsibility.

✨ A great opportunity to:
• develop writing & critical thinking
• reflect on global values
• strengthen your profile

📌 Eligibility
• Grades 8–10 (Grade 11 allowed)
• Students in Kazakhstan

📄 Requirements
• 400–500 words
• English
• PDF

🏆 Prize pool: 1,200,000 KZT

🏆 Winners will receive:
• Official certificates from the U.S. Embassy in Astana, signed by Timothy Gibson Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer

• Educational prizes & the U.S. Embassy branded merchandise

• Special prizes from Prospect Admissions


📅 Deadline: April 27, 2026

🔗 Submit via Google Forms
🎟️ Free entry


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https://coreteam.aqulas.me/

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