Article 25. State support for gifted and talented youth

State support for gifted and talented youth shall be carried out through:

establishing awards and scholarships and providing educational grants in the manner prescribed by law;

assisting in organizing creative studios and schools in the fields of science, culture and art;

organizing the activities of sports sections, science and technology circles and creative circles at general secondary, secondary specialized, vocational and higher education institutions;

organizing and holding, for the purpose of identifying and encouraging gifted and talented youth, contests, Olympiads, exhibitions, festivals, reviews, concerts, symposia, readings, conferences and seminars;

international exchange of experience on youth matters;

ensuring, on a competitive basis, participation of gifted and talented youth in programs of study, retraining and internships at educational and research institutions, including abroad;

creating conditions for young specialists and scientists to conduct research and cultural-educational work, assisting in the implementation of young scientistsʼ developments into practice, and preserving and developing the personnel potential of youth;

developing networks of sports-education institutions and clubs, supporting gifted and talented young athletes, and holding sports competitions among youth;

encouraging, in the manner prescribed by law, individuals and legal entities that support gifted and talented youth.

Other measures of state support for gifted and talented youth may also be envisaged by law.