There is historic news that will be a true celebration for all knowledge-thirsty school students and their parents in our country! An unprecedented, massive reading movement is being launched to take the reading culture among the younger generation to a new level. Most excitingly, our most knowledgeable students who read the most books will be awarded fantastic cash prizes.
This was specifically stipulated in a special decree signed by the head of our state, titled “On the widespread implementation of a reading program among youth and supporting their interests.”
So, how will this grandiose project be conducted, and who will receive the prize fund? You can find detailed information below.
When does the competition start and what are the stages?
This prestigious national reading movement will be organized annually among secondary school students starting from the current year, 2026. To ensure the knowledge competition is transparent and fair, the process is divided into three main stages:
Stage 1 (Online selection): In the initial phase, participants will test their knowledge remotely without leaving home via a specially created kitobxonlikharakati.uz electronic platform.
Stage 2 (Regional stage): The brightest students who successfully pass the online filter will compete offline, i.e., live, at the regional level.
Stage 3 (Republican final): The strongest readers will gather in the capital to compete in the final offline round for the grand prizes.
Who can participate and what are the prize amounts?
To ensure fairness in the competition, students are divided into age categories. In particular, winners from upper grades, namely grades 6–8 and grades 9–11 who climb to the podium can expect impressive sums of money.
Knowledge worth gold: How much will the winners receive?
1st place winners: The absolute winner will be awarded 50,000 US dollars in cash!
2nd place winners: Those who take second place will be awarded 30,000 US dollars.
3rd place winners: Students who complete the top three will receive 15,000 US dollars.
Additional incentives: Furthermore, 5 special nominations have been introduced for talented individuals who demonstrate unique skills, each receiving a cash prize of $10,000.
This news demonstrates the high level of attention paid to books and science in our country. Now, not only athletes or startup founders, but our true book-loving youth who spend their nights reading can achieve great success and financial independence through their knowledge.
Come on, dear students, head to the bookshelves — perhaps you will be the one to win the grand prize!
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