The U.S.-CAEF Fellowship awards full collegiate scholarships to deserving students in Central Asia pursuing careers in business. @KIMEPUniversity and @MyAUCA
Meerim Moldalieva (AUCA) – A 2019 Capstone Internship Program participant, Meerim has taken part in an exchange semester in South Korea, a volunteer program in Turkey, the European Congress in Armenia, and an internship with @CocaColaBishkek. #USCAEF
Rustem Yesnazarov (KIMEP) – In addition to serving as a key member of the KIMEP Friends club, Rustem developed professionally by attending lectures from the Leadership Development Program and DAMU Entrepreneurs Program. Rustem is also a @FLEXProgram alum. #USCAEF
Meerimgul Toktosunova (AUCA) – Meerimgul made strives to improve her professional skills by taking part in several workshops, as well as a volunteer activity through @AIESEC in Turkey. She is grateful for the public speaking skills she received from these experiences. #USCAEF
Kemelbek Irsaliev (AUCA) – An avid participant in volunteer activities, Kemelbek honed his skills in IT by also taking part in many ‘hackathons’ and other trainings and seminars for professional development. #USCAEF
Nilufar Umarova (KIMEP) – Nilufar was an active member of the @KIMEPUniversity community, and interned with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Deduction in Almaty and with JYSK Tajikistan. She will participate in the 2019 Capstone Internship Program. #USCAEF
Bekzhan Akbayev (KIMEP) – As an intern with @InsidePMI in his junior year, Bekzhan participated in a business conference at the PMI Operations Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, through which he gained invaluable professional skills. #USCAEF
Begimai Bolotbekova (AUCA) – In addition to taking part in various professional development workshops during her time at @MyAUCA, Begimai interned with LLC Sky Mobile through the Regional Internship Program and completed an exchange semester in South Korea. #USCAEF
Haknazar Hallygylyjov (KIMEP) – Haknazar participated in exchange programs in both Rochester, USA and Austria. In the U.S., he participated in an internship with @UpstateCapital in New York. #USCAEF
Akmaral Shermamatova (AUCA) – Akmaral held internships with the Digital Marketing Department of Cultura Nomada Foundation, as well as the Metropolitan Logistic Company. These experiences helped her to hone her digital literacy and communication skills. #USCAEF
Nekdil Abdulofizov (KIMEP) – Nekdil is a @FLEXProgram alum and human resource management major from Tajikistan. In addition to taking part in volunteering initiatives and campus sports clubs, he interned with Mountain Societies Development Support Program in Khorog. #USCAEF
Zhanna Kenzhebekova (KIMEP) – In addition to working in @KIMEPUniversity's Human Resources Department, Zhanna participated in such student initiatives as Periodical Information-Enternatinment (PIE), the KIMEP Awards, soccer club, and the “Stars on Ice” student project. #USCAEF
Elaman Saralayev (AUCA) – An active member of student life at @MyAUCA, Elaman was elected to the AUCA Student Senate. He further supported his studies by participating in an exchange semester in Poland. Elaman will take part in the 2019 Capstone Internship Program. #USCAEF
Aleksandr Kinyakin (KIMEP) – During his studies, Aleksandr participated in exchange semesters at @juniatacollege in Pennsylvania, USA through Global UGRAD and at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria through the Ernst Mach scholarship. #USCAEF
Gulzira Ashirali kyzy (AUCA) – At @MyAUCA Gulzira took part in such clubs as Youth Social Entrepreneurship Program (YSEP), ENACTUS, Charity Club, and Volleyball Club. She also took part in the Work and Travel USA Program, working at a hotel in New York. #USCAEF
Mustafa Ziyatbekov (KIMEP) – A @FLEXProgram alum, Mustafa was involved in student organizations on campus at @KIMEPUniversity such as KIMEP Friends. He also took part in the KIMEP International Research Conference and an internship at Weatherford LLP.
Bekzhan Tashbaev (AUCA) – A @FLEXProgram Program alum, Bekzhan has been an active member of student life at AUCA, taking part in activities such as Diversity Week and CFA Challenge. He also interned with the State Anti-Monopoly Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic. #USCAEF
Alisher Murtazaev (KIMEP) – FLEX Program alum and future Capstone Program participant, Alisher held internships at companies like Samsung Electronics Central Eurasia and Toyota Motors Kazakhstan. He also took part in several social projects benefiting his community. #USCAEF
Kasiet Mambetkul kyzy (AUCA) – In addition to being a FLEX alumna and participant of an exchange semester in France, Kasiet completed 3 internships at Digital Technologies, the German Development Cooperation, and the Ministry of Transport and Roads of the Kyrgyz Republic. #USCAEF
Bakhtiyor Otambekov (KIMEP) – Bakhtiyor took part in the Kazakhstan English Language Theater, where he learned communication and leadership skills. He also took part in debate tournaments & an internship with the Network Management Department of Toyota Motor Kazakhstan. #USCAEF
Azatbek Alibaev (AUCA) – A business administration major, Azatbek valued the opportunity to intern with @PepsiCo Bishkek, where he gained valuable skills in finance and human resource management. #USCAEF