Press Conference on "Grants in Higher Education: New Regulations and Opportunities"
2025-03-26 12:05:00 / News of ministry
The conference was attended by First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation Shohrukh Daliyev and Head of the Department Abduvali Kholikov.
According to the resolution, a differentiated approach to the redistribution of state grant quotas has been introduced in universities. Now, high-achieving students in their second year and above, who demonstrate strong academic performance and social engagement, will be eligible for either full or partial educational grants.
Additionally, the resolution provides special support for certain categories of students, as outlined by the National Agency for Social Protection and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation. These students will have access to two types of grants. The first type fully covers their tuition fees through the State Budget, while the second type partially covers tuition costs using funds from financially independent universities.
Furthermore, up to 10% additional grants beyond the state quota will be allocated for certain categories of applicants. Those who score at least 80% of the required points for a state grant will have the opportunity to enroll under these additional grants.
Another significant innovation is the introduction of interest-free educational loans for students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. This initiative will help ensure that students can continue their education without facing financial difficulties.
The grant application process will be based on the principles of transparency and fairness. All applicants will be able to submit their applications online through official university websites. Grant applications will be evaluated by special committees at each university, and the results will be announced before the start of the new academic year.
These reforms aim to expand access to higher education, promote equal opportunities, and contribute to the development of a highly educated and skilled workforce.
During the press conference, officials answered questions from journalists and responded to inquiries from social media users.