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Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the New Generation Academy Scholarship Program!  Please read the application guidelines carefully before completing any of the application forms.  We look forward to receiving your application.

ABOUT THE NEW GENERATION ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NGA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

DISQUALIFICATION FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THE NGA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

SELECTION PROCESS

TIMELINES

APPLICATION PACKAGE CONTENTS

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT

LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR APPLICATION CENTERS

About The New Generation Academy Scholarships

The New Generation Academy (‘NGA’) Scholarship at the American University of Central Asia (‘AUCA’) in Bishkek offers a one-year course of study that aims to prepare its graduates for university education. 

The NGA Scholarship is sponsored by Mina Group to help deserving secondary school graduates in Kyrgyzstan gain access to quality higher education on the basis of both academic merit and financial need.

Each year the NGA will award full scholarships to a total of 70 applicants drawn from all seven regions of the Kyrgyz Republic as well as Bishkek to study at the NGA.

The NGA Scholarship is valued at US $5,000 per student and entitles student recipients to:

1. Full tuition coverage for one-year enrolment at the NGA;
2. Textbooks and necessary academic materials; and
3. Full room and board (i.e., accommodation and meals).

The NGA curriculum includes intensive language training in English, Kyrgyz, and Russian as well as teaching to raise students’ performance in math, science, history, computer literacy and the arts.  It places emphasis on analytical thinking, problem solving and the development of communication skills.  The NGA aims to prepare students to make the most of their university education.

The NGA Scholarship will also provide full scholarship funding to 15 graduates of the NGA class of 2012-2013 to enroll in a four-year undergraduate program at the AUCA.

The NGA scholarship is open to candidates demonstrating both financial need and academic merit.  The NGA does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, age, race, color, gender, religion or disability. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. NGA scholarships are open to individuals who meet the following requirements.

Eligibility Requirements for the NGA Scholarship

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of and reside in Kyrgyzstan at the time of submitting the application;
• Demonstrate an intermediate level of written and spoken English  necessary to fully participate in the NGA;
• Satisfy the financial need criteria;
• Have successfully completed their secondary school education upon admission to the NGA;
• Be able to begin the academic program at the start of academic year August 2012 and maintain enrolment on a full time basis; and
• Submit a complete application by the 3rd of April 2012 deadline in accordance with the requirements set out below.

Documentation Requirements for the NGA Scholarship Application

Each application package must include the following:

1. A completed NGA Scholarship Application Form;
2. School-issued documentation evidencing current high school grades/score;
3. Copies of any relevant Regional, National  and International Olympiad Diplomas on specific subjects;
4. Statement of purpose written in your language of preference (i.e., Kyrgyz, Russian or English) indicating why you want to study at the NGA and your intended course of study upon completing the NGA curriculum;
5. A signed recommendation letter from your English instructor describing your current level of proficiency in English, submitted in a sealed envelope; and
6. Original or notarized copies of required financial information as outlined in the enclosed NGA Scholarship Application Form and the Appendix thereto.

The following additional information may also be submitted in support of your application (optional):

1. Evidence of artistic, athletic, academic, or other special capabilities;
2. References from any other persons who have knowledge of your academic performance and abilities; or
3. Additional biographical information regarding your academic and other relevant experiences.

Disqualification from consideration for the NGA Scholarship

Applicants falling within any of the following categories shall be automatically disqualified from consideration for the NGA Scholarship:

• Applicants who do not meet the above eligibility requirements;
• Applicants with family members currently holding a position in any sector of the government within the Kyrgyz Republic or any family member running or intending to run for political office within the Kyrgyz Republic;
• Applicants employed by or with family members employed by Mina Group, any of its affiliates or any entity engaged in business with Mina Group or any of its affiliates; or
• Applicants who provide false or misleading information.

The NGA Scholarship Selection Process

The NGA Scholarship selection process will occur in three stages:

Stage one of the Selection Process:

The deadline for submitting applications is 3 April 2012.  Any applications received after 3 April 2012 will not be considered.  All applications before the deadline will be reviewed for completeness and to ensure that applicants have met all eligibility requirements. 

Stage two of the Selection Process:

Members of the NGA scholarship selection committee will assess the applicants’ academic merit and financial needs based upon the content of the application packages and select the NGA scholarship semi-finalists. 

Stage three of the Selection Process:

The NGA scholarship semi-finalists will be invited to take the AUCA English Language Proficiency Test and participate in interviews with NGA representatives.  Testing and interviews will be conducted in each of the seven regions across Kyrgyzstan as well as Bishkek.  Scholarship recipients will be selected from the semi-finalists who have written the English test and participated in an interview with NGA representative(s).

Scholarship Recipients:

Of the semi-finalists, 70 students will be offered full scholarships to study at the NGA for the 2012-2013 academic year.  Announcement of the scholarship recipients will be made in mid-May 2012.

Timelines

Application Package Contents

To ensure completeness of the application package, in addition to these guidelines, please check that the following documents are included:

i.               The NGA Scholarship Application form; and

ii.              The NGA Scholarship Application Appendix.

Questions and Contact

Queries may be directed to the Department of Admissions for the NGA by telephone at 996 312 661 113, ext. 249, or by email at nga@mail.auca.kg.

Applications are free of charge. Completed application package must be in a sealed envelope with your full name and region marked on the outside of envelope and it should be mailed to address below or hand delivered to the AUCA Office of Admissions or the New Generation Academy Department if you live in Bishkek.

AUCA Office of Admissions (NGA Scholarships)
205 Abdymomunov St., Room 111
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 720040

For applicants living outside of Bishkek, the completed application package can be mailed to the address above or, alternatively, to avoid delay or loss of your application package through the mail system, you may submit your completed application no later than 02 April 2012 at the following centers in your Oblast. The NGA Team will travel to all Oblasts on the 3rd of April 2012 to pick up application forms.

Address and contact details of application centers:

Note: Completed applications may be dropped off at any one of the following locations by the closing date 3 April 2012.

1-American Corners

American Information Resource Center “America Borboru” at Bayalinov Youth and Children’s Library
Address: Bishkek 720040, Ogonbaev str. 242, tel:(0312) 66 12 10

American Ordosu at Jalalabat State University
Address: Jalalabat, Erkindik str. 57,  tel: (03722) 2 18 63

American Corner at Talas State University
Address: Department of Humanities, Lenin Street  tel: (03422) 5 20 15

American Corner at Issyk-Kul Oblast Library
Address: Karakol, Koenkozova str. 35,  tel: (03922) 5 15 96

American Corner at Chui Oblast Library
Address: Kant, Malikova str. 5,  tel: (03132) 5 09 22 or 50952

Америка Corner in Batken,

Address: Batken, Jusupov str. 21,

Tel: 0778 67 30 35 (Orunbaev Islamidin)

2- Educational Advisory Centers

Bishkek Education USA Center
55a Logvinenko Street, Bishkek 720040, Kyrgyz Republic
Tel.: (996-312) 663-475 ext. 138, 129

Osh Education USA Center
Osh Oblast Library
271 Kurmanjan Datka Street, Osh 714000, Kyrgyz Republic
Tel.: (996-3222) 5 66 62

Karakol Education USA Center
Toktogul Satyllganov School-lyceum Building
1 Esenin  Street, Karakol 722360, Kyrgyz Republic
Tel.: (996-3222) 5 01 93
 
Naryn Education USA Center
Naryn State University Building
47 Sagynbai Orozbek uulu Street, Naryn 722600, Kyrgyz Republic
Tel.: (996-3522) 5 04 27

3- UNICEF Youth Centers

UNICEF Youth Center in Jalalabad 
Vocational School #1/ Lyceum
Jalalabad Town, Pushkina St. 148

UNICEF Youth Center in Osh
(Old City Hall)
Lenin St. 318 A

Tel: 0771 010560, 03222 75332

4-Departments of People's Education

Batken Department of of People's Education

Address: Masaliev str. 60,

(City Hall)

Tel: 0772 746 787 (Clara Saparova)

Naryn, School #8

Address: Microregion Ippodromnyi

Tel: 0702 252535, 0352 251737

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