BP announces successful second phase of Azerbaijan talent development project

(MENAFN- AzerNews) bp today announced the successful completion of the second phase of its educational social investment project, designed to cultivate highly skilled domestic talent in Azerbaijan. This initiative reflects bp’s broader commitment to supporting the country’s sustainable future by developing world-class local expertise.

Building on the success of the first phase—where 14 out of 15 participants gained admission to prestigious international universities—the second phase expanded to benefit 22 talented Azerbaijani students. These participants, chosen from low-income backgrounds, received extensive support, including SAT and IELTS preparation, entrance exam coaching, and advice on how to apply to universities offering full scholarships.

While not all results are finalized, 21 of the 22 participants have already secured places at leading Western and Asian institutions, including Koç University, Imperial College London, University of Edinburgh, George Washington University, Delft University of Technology, University of Hong Kong and KAIST. Popular fields of study among participants include computer science, data science, bioinformatics, sustainable energy systems and environmental science.

Of the 21 students admitted, seven are pursuing bachelor’s degrees and 14 are enrolled in master’s programs.

A celebration event held today marked the end of the second phase, where participants received their graduation certificates. Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli, bp’s vice president for the Caspian region, expressed pride in the impact of the project.

“The success of the first phase has motivated us to continue our support. We are thrilled with this year’s results and proud of the students who have secured places at some of the world’s leading universities. This project not only highlights our dedication to developing exceptional homegrown talent, but also underscores the significant potential these young individuals have to shape the future of Azerbaijan.”

The second phase of the project, which will run from October 2023 to August 2024, had a total cost of 100,000 AZN (US$59,000) and was managed by ROOF Academic Training.

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