As per decision of the Contest committee Meruert Shukuyeva, Pavel Graf, Aliya Laubay, Yuliya Tarassova, Amangeldinova Altyn and Adilkhan Kasymov became winners of the Scholarship competition of the Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - the Leader of the Nation.

Students of Pavlodar State University have successfully completed a two-stage competition and have confirmed their achievements not only by high academic marks, but also by active participation in the social, scientific and research activities of the university, as well as their authority among students and teachers.

Future journalist Meruert Shukueva perfectly combines studying in university and work by the specialty, she is a correspondent of one of the regional news portals.

Pavel Graf studies at the Department of "Performing Art" and is a repeated winner of international music competitions on a class of piano.

Student of Faculty of Humanities and Education Altyn Amangeldinova is a volunteer of training center for the EXPO-2017, takes a part in social activities, forums and projects. Currently Altyn studies in the Czech Republic within the Erasmus + program.

Also, volunteer activity in university and region works actively promotes student of Faculty of Architecture and Construction Aliya Laubay. Volunteerism of Aliya started in 11 years, she visits boarding school and rehabilitation centers of the city to teach children and adults needlework.

"It's nice to be among the holders of scholarships. I am proud, first of all, for our university, because of 30 people - six scholarship holders are PSU students. Such foundations motivate young people to active actions, raise personal growth and learn to set goals and achieve them ", - says Aliya.

The award ceremony, where the students will be awarded certificates and lapel badges of the scholarship holder will be held on November 18, 2016 in Almaty.