Maib, in partnership with the Technical University of Moldova (UTM), announced the launch of a scholarship programme aimed at female students of technical disciplines, such as IT, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Maib awarded five scholarships (each worth MDL 15,000) to UTM female students to reward academic performance and involvement in extracurricular activities and volunteering. The scholarships are specifically aimed at women, who tend to be underrepresented in the technical disciplines. This way maib promotes full inclusion of women in the Moldovan labour market, encourages young women to opt for a career in IT and other technical fields, and supports their aspirations in technology.
The 5 recipients of the "You drive IT" scholarships were awarded at the Graduates Gala of the Technical University of Moldova:
- Arina Carauș – 3rd year student, Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics
- Iulia Berghii – 4th year student, Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics
- Alexandra Țaranu – 3rd year student, Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics
- Ilinca Osipov – 3rd year student, Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications
- Ariana Țenu – 3rd year student, Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications
These young women excelled in academics as well as led a variety of initiatives and extracurricular activities.
Giorgi Shagidze, maib CEO:
"It has been a great honor for me to stand here in front of all these young, talented people at the start of their professional lives and share inspirational messages, including my own story. I want to repeat - thinking big, being adaptive, and finding purpose can be life-changing and transformative, no matter the obstacles that you may face. With the 'You drive IT' scholarship program, we aim to support the personal and professional development of future leaders, with a special focus on female technology leaders as an integral part of our vision for an equitable and fair labor marketplace.”
Viorel Bostan, Rector of UTM:
"Diversity and inclusion in all STEM fields are crucial in an interconnected and technology-dependent world. At UTM, we are dedicated to creating an academic environment that enables and encourages women to pursue successful careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Women leaders' contributions will significantly improve our technological world's future.
Winners of the "You drive IT" Scholarship Program have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and a strong commitment to extracurricular activities and volunteering.
I want to reiterate our commitment to supporting future women leaders in technology and promoting a culture of excellence. At the Technical University of Moldova, we believe in every student's potential and are committed to providing all the necessary resources so that this potential is fully achieved."
Maib supports academic excellence and promotes sustainability, inclusion, innovation, and social responsibility. Through the You Drive IT Scholarship Program, the bank encourages women to pursue IT and STEM degrees and become ambassadors of change, contributing to developing an equitable and sustainable technology industry.
As a responsible employer, maib creates a modern, vibrant, and agile working environment with a wealth of professional and personal development opportunities in a culture of innovation. For further information about career opportunities in the maib team, visit https://www.maib.md.
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