The “Parla” Scholarship and Development Program for female students is implemented by the Education Development Fund in cooperation with NEQSOL Holding. Under the cooperation agreement between the two parties, the program provides annual support to 50 female students across Azerbaijan.

In 2023, out of 674 applications, 50 winners were selected. Starting from September 2024, each of these 50 students received a monthly scholarship of 200 AZN for a period of 12 months. Among the winners, 5 are spouses of martyrs.

In September 2024, the first graduation ceremony of the “Parla” Scholarship and Development Program was held, where 14 students completed the program. Of these graduates, 3 were employed at NEQSOL Holding and its companies, while 36 students continue to benefit from the scholarship.

Beyond financial support, the program provides participants with opportunities for internships, mentorship, training, and access to programs of leading universities worldwide through NEQSOL Academy and LinkedIn Learning. Additionally, participants are enrolled in English language and IELTS preparation courses and are given the opportunity to take the IELTS exam free of charge.

Throughout 2024, various activities were organized to enhance participants’ personal and professional development, including communication skills and career development trainings, an information session on studying abroad, and a field trip to the production plant of Norm OJSC.

On September 17, 2024, a new admission cycle was launched for the program. A total of 791 applications were received, and 128 candidates who met all eligibility criteria advanced to the interview stage. Out of 120 interviewed candidates, 50 successfully passed all stages and became winners of the “Parla” Scholarship and Development Program. As a result, the total number of active participants in the program reached 86.