According to relevant order regarding improvement of scholarship system, the number of scholarship places financed at the expense of the state has been increased by 16 thousand units from March 1, 2019, while the ratio of the students receiving scholarship allowances has been brought up to 45 percent, the Ministry of Education told APA.
Meanwhile, it has been envisaged to bring this ratio up to 50 percent during 2020-2021 academic year.