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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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The awards ceremony for the winners of the all-Russian program "Russian Scholarship Holder: A Course for the Future" was held in the Northwestern Federal District. Among the 690 laureates from 51 universities were students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, who demonstrated outstanding academic achievements. Thirty-one SPbPU students were awarded prestigious state scholarships, one of the most significant achievements among technical universities in the district.
Natalia Pyatinda, Head of the Department for the Implementation of Public Projects at the Office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Northwestern Federal District, opened the ceremony. She emphasized: "A scholarship of such a high level motivates us to continue our research. It encourages us to believe in ourselves and to keep going. The 690 scholarship recipients from 51 universities in the Northwestern Federal District are a significant indicator of your intelligence, hard work, and determination."
The speech by Andrei Maksimov, Chairman of the Committee for Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg, added a special symbolism to the moment. Congratulating the scholarship recipients on behalf of the Governor, he recalled their great origins: "You have gathered today in St. Petersburg, the cradle of Russian science and professional education. It was here, by decree of Peter the Great on February 8, 1724, that the Academy of Sciences, the university, and the academic gymnasium were founded. This is the beginning of the history of Russian science and professional education. You are the continuers of the great traditions established by Peter the Great, Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov, Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev, and Zhores Ivanovich Alferov. For the students of the university named after the founder of Russian engineering education, these words sound like a direct parting word and a high assessment of their mission."
The success of SPbPU students confirms their high-quality preparation and active research. Based on the results of the competition, effective September 1, 2025, the university awarded scholarships from the President of the Russian Federation to seven students (in the "Mathematical and Natural Sciences" and "Engineering, Technology, and Technical Sciences" competition groups). Twenty-four students received scholarships from the Government of the Russian Federation (in the "Mathematical and Natural Sciences," "Engineering, Technology, and Technical Sciences," and "Social Sciences" competition groups).
"The 31 Presidential and Government scholarships awarded to our students are more than just a number; they are the most impressive award and the best confirmation of SPbPU's exceptional quality. This is a shared victory: the impeccable professionalism of our faculty and the remarkable talent and perseverance of our students. We are especially proud that the majority of awards were won in engineering and technical fields. This speaks volumes about the strength of our Polytechnic School and its key role in Russia's technological breakthrough. "This means we don't just teach—we train engineers who are already building the future of our country," emphasized SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova.
Tatyana Sheptunova accompanied the scholarship recipients at the ceremony: The scholarship is not only significant financial support, but also an honorary sign of recognition at the federal level.
Financial support is intended to stimulate new discoveries in priority areas: IT, biotechnology, energy, and medicine.
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