Pavel Durov allocated 12 grants for rural children at the IQanat school for $356,000
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Pavel Durov allocated $356,000 for 12 grants to support the education of rural children from Kazakhstan at IQanat School. He visited the school in Borovoe, studied the methodology for selecting gifted students, and decided to support those who demonstrated potential but had not previously received funding. Now, 12 students from remote regions of the country will be able to study at IQanat and enroll in leading universities.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov provided significant support to rural children in Kazakhstan by awarding 12 scholarships for studies at IQanat School, totaling $356,000.
During his previous visit to Kazakhstan, Durov accidentally discovered IQanat School in Borovoe and decided to visit it in person. Intrigued by the unique selection and training methodology for gifted children from rural areas, he spent several hours studying the educational process and asking teachers about students' achievements.
Durov was impressed by how rural children, thanks to their education at IQanat, gain admission to leading universities. He decided to provide financial assistance to those who did not receive a scholarship but demonstrated significant potential.
Now, 12 children from the most remote regions of the country have the opportunity to study at IQanat School, opening doors to their future and giving them a chance to enter prestigious universities.
Source: Aidyn Rakhimbaev
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