NEQSOL Holding, in partnership with the Education Development
Fund (TIF), has officially welcomed the third cohort of the PARLA
Female Students Scholarship and Development Program, continuing its
commitment to supporting women’s education, leadership, and
professional growth in Azerbaijan.


The third cohort brings together 50 outstanding female
university students, selected through a highly competitive process
based on academic achievement and socio-economic criteria. With the
addition of this group, the PARLA community continues to expand as
a growing network of talented young women equipped with the skills,
confidence, and opportunities to succeed in today’s global
environment.


Participants of the third cohort will receive monthly financial
support until graduation, alongside access to a comprehensive
development program that includes English language and IELTS
preparation, soft-skills and leadership training, mentorship,
internships across NEQSOL Holding subsidiaries, and digital
learning resources through NEQSOL Academy. The program also
emphasizes real-world experience and long-term career readiness,
helping participants transition confidently from education to
professional life.


Since its launch, the PARLA program has supported 100 female
students across its first and second cohorts. To date, 41 program
participants have successfully completed the development track,
with most of them securing internships or full-time employment. In
addition, some graduates are continuing their studies abroad after
completing the program. These results highlight PARLA’s
effectiveness in bridging academic learning with practical career
opportunities and supporting young women’s successful transition
into the labor market.


“The success of the program demonstrates how important it is to
create supportive ecosystems where young women can develop their
skills, expand their professional networks, and gain confidence in
their abilities. Through PARLA, we provide talented female students
with training, mentorship, internship and other practical
opportunities that will help them shape their future careers and
successfully transition from education to the professional
environment,” said Imran Ahmadzada, Head of NEQSOL Holding
Azerbaijan.







“PARLA plays an important role in expanding young women’s access
to higher education and helping them realize their potential. In
addition to financial support, the program creates opportunities
for participants’ personal development, enabling them to gain new
knowledge and skills and integrate into professional networks. Such
initiatives contribute to strengthening the country’s human capital
in the long term,” said Rasul Hashimov, Head of the Project
Management Department at the Education Development Fund.


Launched in 2024, the PARLA program has rapidly grown into a
recognized platform for female empowerment and leadership
development. In 2025, the initiative received international
recognition at the Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, earning gold
and silver awards for its impact, inclusive design, and long-term
vision.


NEQSOL Holding is a diversified international group of companies
operating in 11 countries across the energy, telecommunications,
hi-tech, construction, and mining sectors.