The selection stage of the competition for the Zulfiya State Prize was held at Kokand University.

More than 20 female candidates submitted their applications in the fields of literature, education, science, and public and community engagement.

Following the university-level selection stage, the following candidates were declared winners and qualified for the next stage of the competition:

In Science and Education:

• Muminakhon Bakhtiyorova — Lecturer at the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, Kokand University;

• Madinabonu Mamatkhonova — Student of the Faculty of Economics;

• Dildorakhon Turobova — Student in the Primary Education programme.

In Culture and Arts:

• Zebokhon Ismoilova — Student in the Primary Education programme.

In Public Engagement:

• Sevinch Zulfiqorova;

• Asilakhon Yusupova — Students in the Uzbek Language programme, Philology and Language Teaching.

In Literature:

• Rozikhon Rahmonjonova — Student in the Uzbek Language programme, Philology and Language Teaching.

We wish our talented students, who are making their mark in science, creativity, and public engagement, every success and further achievements in the upcoming stages of the competition!