Baurzhan Mashrapov, a Doctoral student majoring in Electrical Power Engineering, and Saule Rakhimova, an Associate Professor of the Department of Economics of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, won state research scholarships for talented young scientists from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

This scholarship is awarded to talented young scientists conducting fundamental or applied research in high-priority fields or training research personnel.

Saule Rakhimova is the author of monographs, textbooks and study guides. She has published over 100 research papers. S. Rakhimova is the holder of a grant from Akim of the region for achievements in research activities and winner of many competitions, e.g. Zhas Talap (2010, 2013) and Best University Lecturer of 2012 held by the Ministry of Education and Science.

Saule Rakhimova has been among active participants of the competition since 2010. “As a Chairperson of the Council of Young Scientists of Pavlodar region, I helped many young researchers make their first steps in the world of science. I want to tell all young scientists in our country: be persistent, try your best and never give up! Every step that you take on this path brings you closer to perfection and inevitably leads to new discoveries and achievements. Your future is in your hands,” says Saule Rakhimova.

“First of all I want to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor Mark Kletsel. We have worked together for several years and after having published over 25 research papers, we decided that I should take part in this competition. We prepared all necessary documents and filed an application. I have never taken part in such competitions before, but now I am sure that establishing such scholarships is a good way for the government to support young scientists and encourage the youth to conduct research. I am glad that I am among the winners! It really motivates me to keep on working,” says Baurzhan Mashrapov.