Mingachevir State University (MDU) continues to implement initiatives aimed at supporting students’ academic and personal development and encouraging their active participation in various competitions and international programmes.
Within this framework, nine MDU students who achieved success in the competition held under the Orhun Exchange Programme on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress have been awarded the Rector’s One-Time Honorary Scholarship.
In accordance with Decision No. 10 of the Academic Council of Mingachevir State University, dated 14 September 2026, it was decided that each of the winning students would receive a one-time honorary scholarship of AZN 500.
The students awarded the Rector’s One-Time Honorary Scholarship are:
- Gulzar Niftaliyeva Araz
- Aygun Alizade Telman
- Fatima Alizade Telman
- Fatima Gorchuzade Israfil
- Fidan Mustafayeva Intigam
- Polad Suleymanli Ziyad
- Turgut Haziyev Fariz
- Khadija Shiralieva Zardabi
- Umar Asimov Avaz
It should be noted that this initiative, implemented in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress, is significant in promoting the shared scientific, cultural and historical heritage of the Turkic world, expanding academic cooperation among young people, and increasing students’ interest in international exchange opportunities.
Mingachevir State University has identified the development of students’ knowledge and skills, the recognition of their academic achievements, and the encouragement of talented young people as key priorities.
Such incentive mechanisms implemented by the university’s leadership contribute to enhancing students’ motivation for education and scientific activities, unlocking their individual potential, and encouraging them to achieve further success.