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A Historic Achievement: NIS Graduate Awarded Full Scholarship to the University of Cambridge
29 January 2026 14:30
A graduate of Nazarbayev Intellectual School Almaty–Nauryzbay, Enlik Bakytbekova has become the first in the history of NIS to be awarded a full undergraduate academic scholarship from one of the world’s most prestigious universities — the University of Cambridge.
💫 Enlik is a silver medalist of the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), a three-time prize winner of the international “TUYMAADA” Olympiad, and a three-time winner of the national “Daryn” Chemistry Olympiad.
Her academic supervisor is Sholpan Abisheva, a chemistry teacher and recipient of the Order of “Qurmet.”
💐 Enlik’s achievement is a vivid example of determination, hard work, and perseverance. We wish her great success in her further studies and many new victories ahead!