Educational Project Competition “Boundless Kazakhstan”
Turan University invites school students (grades 10–12) and college students of the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in the annual educational project competition “Boundless Kazakhstan”, aimed at developing creative potential, research skills, and professional orientation of applicants.
The competition is held among future students who believe in themselves, strive for success, and want to receive an opportunity to study with a discount for the first year at Turan University.
The competition covers several educational fields:
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Law
- International Relations and Regional Studies
- Psychology
- Translation Studies
- Public Relations (PR)
- Journalism
STAGES OF THE COMPETITION
Stage 1 — Participant Registration (online)
Participants complete the form and choose the field for which they will create a video.
Stage 2 — Video Creation (online)
Each participant or team prepares a video on one of the proposed topics corresponding to the chosen program.
| Name№ | Tourism and Hospitality (Restaurant and Hotel Business) | Jurisprudence | International Relations and Regional Studies | Psychology | Translation, Public Relations (PR), Journalism |
| 1 | How to Become a Dream Guide: First Steps in the Profession | Who is a corporate lawyer and what do they actually do? | A Diplomat in the Service of Peace: Who Are They? | The Psychology of Communication: How to Understand People | How to Become a Professional Translator |
| 2 | Secrets of Perfect Service: How We’re Welcomed at the World’s Best Hotels | Teenager Rights: What’s Important to Know Now | How Countries Befriend and Quarrel: The Language of Diplomacy | Emotional Intelligence: Why Everyone Needs It | Mistakes Beginner Translators Make |
| 3 | Traveling in Kazakhstan: 5 Unique Places Worth Seeing | How International Law Works: Real-World Examples | The United Nations: Why Does the World Need It? | How to Cope with Stress While Studying | Who is a PR Specialist and Why Companies Need One |
| 4 | World Cuisines: A Gastronomic Tour of Countries Without Leaving the Classroom | Law and the Internet: What is and isn’t allowed online | Kazakhstan on the World Stage: What We’re Known For | Why We Put Things Off: The Psychology of Procrastination | How News Is Made: Behind the Scenes of Journalism |
| 5 | What Makes a Restaurant Successful: An Insider’s View | Contracts and Signatures: Why Reading Documents Is Important | How to Become an Expert on Countries and Regions | How Habits Are Formed and How to Change Them | Fake News: How to Distinguish Fact from Fiction |
| 6 | Etiquette and Service: How to Speak Properly to Guests | Conflict at School or Work: How to Protect Your Rights | Culture and Politics: How Traditions Influence Relations Between Countries | The Psychology of Adolescence: What’s Happening to Us | The Power of Words: How to Speak and Persuade Correctly |
| 7 | How to Develop a Tour: From Concept to Itinerary | Lawyers in Business: How They Help Companies Profit | How International Negotiations Are Conducted | How to Find Common Ground with Parents and Friends | Interviews: How to Ask Questions to Get Candid Answers |
| 8 | Future Professions in Tourism and Hospitality | Famous Court Cases: Lessons for Future Lawyers | Modern World Challenges: Climate, Migration, Wars | The Profession of Psychologist: Where to Work | Translating Movies and Games: How It’s Really Done |
| 9 | Ecotourism: Traveling Without Harming the Environment | The Legal Profession: Myths and Reality | Youth and International Programs: Opportunities for Students | The Psychology of Leadership: How to Inspire Others | Image and Reputation: How Brands Become Popular |
| 10 | How to Open Your Own Café or Mini-Hotel: The First Steps of a Young Entrepreneur | How to Become a Lawyer: Steps from College to an International Career | The Future of the Profession: Where International Relations Specialists Are Needed | Psychological Tests: Truth and Myths | Journalist of the Future: Artificial Intelligence and New Media |
Video Regulations and Requirements
Duration: up to 4 minutes (optimal 2.5–3.5 minutes)
Mandatory content requirements:
- At the beginning, the topic must be clearly stated (spoken or in captions).
Example: “The topic of our video is ‘Psychology of communication: how to understand people.’” - The video must correspond to one of the educational programs.
- Content must be clear, useful, and engaging for school and college students.
- The video must include a conclusion or motivational message.
Example: “Each of us can choose a profession that inspires!” - Use of photos, videos, subtitles, music, and graphics is allowed if copyright is not violated.
- Format: horizontal, Full HD (1920×1080).
Design recommendations:
- Opening: short intro (logo, title, participants, school/college).
- Main part: examples, interviews, scenes from studies or practice.
- Ending: memorable phrase (“The world awaits those ready to explore!” etc.).
- Music: light background, not distracting.
- Optional end credits: authors, school, specialization.
Evaluation Criteria (max 100 points)
| № | Criteria | Description | Points |
| 1 | Relevance to the topic | The topic is clearly defined and fully developed in the video content. | 0–10 |
| 2 | Informativeness and accuracy | It contains reliable information, facts, clear explanations, and links to the educational program. | 0–10 |
| 3 | Originality and creativity of presentation | An unusual idea, a creative script, and unconventional solutions. | 0–10 |
| 4 | Video and audio quality | Clear video, good voiceover, appropriate music, and well-edited content. | 0–10 |
| 5 | Video logic and structure | A clear introduction, main body, and conclusion are present; the sequence is logical. | 0–10 |
| 6 | Emotional impact | The video is engaging, inspiring, and holds the viewer’s attention. | 0–10 |
| 7 | Teamwork | The distribution of roles is clear: scriptwriter, camera operator, editor, announcer, etc. | 0–10 |
| 8 | Relevance and practical significance | Reflects current professional trends and benefits viewers. | 0–10 |
| 9 | Presentation and speech culture | Literate, clear speech, consistent with the style of the educational content. | 0–10 |
| 10 | Bonus points from a professional (expert assessment) | Additional 0-10 points for overall impression, professionalism, original idea or emotional effect. | 0–10 |
Submission Requirements
All videos must be submitted by December 5 to the email: beskrainiy.kazakhstan@turan-edu.kz
Stage 3 — Award Ceremony (offline)
Every participant will be invited to the official award ceremony at Turan University from December 8 to 12.
During the ceremony, we will present diplomas, gifts, and prizes, and express gratitude to all participants.
In addition to the main prizes and tuition discounts, valuable gifts will be raffled among all participants, including university souvenirs, branded sets, and gift certificates.
PRIZES — TUITION DISCOUNTS
Winners receive discounts for the 1st year of study:
- 1st place — 15%
- 2nd place — 10%
- 3rd place — 5%
Projects from previous years are not accepted.
All criteria, rules, and technical requirements are listed in the Competition Regulations.
