Date of increase in student scholarships announced

17:02 - 15.10.2024


October 15, Fineko/abc.az. The student scholarship is expected to increase from the beginning of next year.

ABC.AZ reports that in accordance with the Law on Education, scholarships are awarded to doctoral students studying full-time, students and pupils of institutions of higher, secondary specialized, first vocational education. But students inform that the amount of the scholarship awarded does not cover the cost of rent, transportation, as well as supplies needed for training. For this reason, some students are forced to work after school.

A member of the Milli Majlis Committee on Science & Education, Jeyhun Mammadov, said that the scholarship is designed to meet student’s minimum needs. He added that finances of student scholarship loans and the number of students studying at the expense of the state are increasing for development of the educational process on the part of the state.

The MP also clarified the words of some students that Azerbaijan has fewer student scholarships compared to other countries.