The Technest Scholarship Program implemented by the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA) announces a new wave of registrations across the country. Registration is conducted on more than 50 specialties provided by more than 40 partner educational centers operating in the ICT field of the country, including Baku and a number of regions. In addition, 2 new international partnerships are planned for this educational wave.
It should be noted that every citizen of Azerbaijan over the age of 13 can apply for the "Technest" Scholarship Program. Those who apply online to Technest will go through one or more stages of exams and interviews according to the curriculum. Only candidates who successfully complete all stages will be involved in scholarship-based education.
Information about registration and qualifications can be obtained by visiting the following link: https://technest.idda.az/
The last date of registration is April 7, 2024.
It should be noted that within the framework of this educational wave, "Technest" begins cooperation with the State Employment Agency. Thus, persons registered as unemployed in the State Employment Agency will also be involved in the project and will be provided with a minimum wage allowance by DMA during the project period.
In addition, within the framework of Corporate Social Responsibility projects, convicted women, physically challenged persons, ANAMA employees, people from remote villages and boarding houses, as well as students from low-income families will be involved in ICT education with a full scholarship.
It should be noted that the "Technest" Scholarship Program is implemented in order to increase personnel potential in the field of ICT. In 2021 - 671, in 2022 - 782, and in 2023 - 4006 people were allocated scholarships to "Technest". In 2024, it is aimed to provide scholarships to 5,000 people. Besides, more than 1300 people in 29 regions were given scholarships in the last wave within the framework of the program. In addition, within the framework of the "Technest" scholarship program, together with 2 partners, a total of 40 people are being prepared for studying abroad. The employment rate of Technest graduates, excluding school students, is currently over 90%.
