President Sadyr Zhaparov Signs Decree Raising State Scholarships by September 2027
President Sadyr Zhaparov signed decree No. 348 on October 12, 2026, ordering an increase in scholarship payments for students across state-run educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan. The adjustments take effect starting September 1, 2027, as reported by vesti.kg.
The presidential directive targets students enrolled in state institutions for primary, secondary, and higher professional education. It also extends to individuals pursuing postgraduate professional education programs. According to open.kg, the policy aims to strengthen social support for students and provide material incentives for academic success.
Cabinet Mandated to Allocate Budget Funds for the 2027 Fiscal Year
The decree directs the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic to execute all necessary measures stemming from the new document.
Specific monetary amounts for the updated scholarship tiers remain unreleased. vesti.kg noted that exact figures and category-specific payouts will be determined later through supplementary normative acts issued by the Cabinet. The new directive formally repeals a prior presidential decree from January 19, 2005, which previously governed student financial support across all professional education levels.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Scholarship Increases
When will students actually receive the increased scholarship payments?
Financial disbursements under the new decree will begin on September 1, 2027. The underlying presidential decree takes effect seven days after its official publication, but the funding adjustments itself are scheduled nearly a year later.
Which educational levels fall under the scope of the new presidential decree?
The mandate covers students enrolled in state institutions providing primary, secondary, and higher professional education. It also applies directly to individuals completing postgraduate professional education programs across the republic.
How much will the scholarship amounts increase by in 2027?
Exact payout amounts are not yet specified in the decree text. The Cabinet of Ministers must develop subsequent regulatory acts to define the specific sums each student category will receive.
