Sharmanov National Medical University has established an endowment fund to support students, scientific research and university projects. Almaz Sharmanov has been elected Chair of its Board of Trustees.
An endowment provides long-term support for a university. Charitable contributions form a capital fund that is invested, with the income used to support educational and research initiatives. This model helps universities plan their support programmes for years ahead.
The fund’s resources are intended to support talented students and those facing financial difficulties, provide research grants and advance university projects.
The Board of Trustees brings together entrepreneurs, philanthropists and healthcare professionals:
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Yerlan Suleimenov — Founder and CEO of KDL Olymp;
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Anar Rakhimbayeva — entrepreneur, philanthropist, co-founder of the Ana Üyi Foundation and Co-Chair of the UNICEF Advisory Board in Kazakhstan;
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Aslan Kaligazin — Deputy Chair of the Management Board of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs;
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Almat Zhumabayev — Investment Director at Orhun Medical;
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Yerzhan Nurlybayev — physician, healthcare administrator and former Vice Minister of Healthcare of Kazakhstan;
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Asset Akhmetov — Founder and CEO of the ViaMedis clinic network.
