Baku: BP today announced the successful completion of the third phase of its educational social investment project, aimed at supporting the development of highly qualified national talents in Azerbaijan. This initiative is part of BP’s long-standing commitment to contributing to the country’s sustainable future by fostering world-class local expertise.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the third phase of the project supported 30 talented young Azerbaijanis, all of whom gained admission to prestigious international universities across Europe, Asia, and the US. Among these, 10 students have been admitted to bachelor’s programmes, while 20 are pursuing master’s degrees. The participants have secured places at top-ranked institutions including Bilkent University, Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, University College London, the National University of Singapore, Columbia University, the University of California, Berkeley, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Manchester, the University of Bologna, the University of Hong Kong, and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
The project specifically targeted students from low-income families, offering comprehensive assistance including SAT and IELTS preparation, entrance exam training, and guidance on applying to universities that offer full scholarships to international students. Sponsorships from various sources have already been confirmed for 24 of the 30 students, with scholarship applications for the remaining six currently under review.
An event was held today to celebrate the achievements of the participants, during which they received graduation certificates and shared their aspirations for the future. Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli, BP’s vice president for the Caspian region, expressed pride in the initiative’s success, highlighting its role in shaping Azerbaijan’s future by empowering bright young minds. Aslanbayli emphasized BP’s commitment to supporting national capabilities and contributing to a sustainable and prosperous future for Azerbaijan.
The third phase of the project lasted 11 months, from August 2024 to July 2025, with a total cost of 150,000 AZN ($88,235). The project was implemented by the local organization ROOF Academic Training.
BP has been present in Azerbaijan for 33 years, operating major oil and gas projects. Together with its co-venturers, BP has invested around $87 billion into projects it operates in the country. The company’s social investment activities and capacity-building efforts have positively impacted the lives of people in Azerbaijan, with more than $111 million spent on social investment projects.
In Azerbaijan, BP directly employs around 2,395 Azerbaijani citizens, who make up over 90% of the company’s professional staff. For more information about BP and its co-venturers’ social investment projects, please visit the BP Azerbaijan site at www.bp.com/azerbaijan.