World-class admissions preparation, free for talented students in Uzbekistan

A $ 100,000 fund providing global mentorship, writing, and research guidance to help underserved high school students access top global universities.

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50+

students to be supported

$100,000 Fund

Fully Funded Program

Providing world-class admissions preparation for high school students in Uzbekistan

What is Imkon scholars?

Imkon Scholars is a free, high-impact admissions preparation program designed to help talented, underserved students gain access to top global universities.

Spearheaded by Freshman Academy, scholars are provided mentorship, writing support, and research guidance. The program aims to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity.

Pre-Imkon Scholars

Pre-Imkon Scholars is a selective, two-month preparatory program designed to help students build strong academic, intellectual, and extracurricular foundations for international university admissions

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Pre-Imkon Scholars Deliverables

to the Freshman Academy Alumni Network

focused meetings and networking sessions

8 lectures and 4 seminars on admissions, writing, and research

words worth of writing assignments

Through a structured blend of learning, practice, and connection, you will build a robust foundation for your application journey

Access

Additional admissions

8,000+

Up to 50 hours of one-on-one mentorship

Guidance on personal, motivational, and supplemental essays

Support in developing a high-quality research project

Dedicated hours focused on portfolio development

Comprehensive extracurricular development support

Strategic curation of a best-fit university list

Exclusive dinners with business leaders, industry experts, and professionals

Imkon Scholars

The intensive admissions program offers a highly personalized, mentor-driven experience for students preparing competitive university applications.

Scholars work closely with experienced mentors through one-on-one meetings tailored to their academic interests and goals. The program provides in-depth support for essays, research, and application strategy

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Students in grades 10 and 11, as well as high school graduates taking a gap year.
Students whose annual household income is below USD 10,000, or annual household income per child below USD 3,000.
Must be Uzbek citizens.

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Eligibility

Imkon Scholars Team

Our team brings together experienced mentors, educators, and professionals united by a shared commitment to expanding access to world-class education

Akmal Paiziev

Principal Donor

Akmal Paiziev is the principal donor and supporter of Imkon Scholars. Through his support, Imkon Scholars is able to provide a fully funded, high-impact admissions program focused on opportunity, mentorship, and long-term impact

Valera Arakelyan

Senior Admissions Mentor

Valera is a graduate at Yale-NUS College, majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He completed the Grand Strategy Program at Yale University. Over the last seven years, Valera has helped his students get into top universities where they cumulatively received grants of over four million dollars.

Malika Vahobova

Program Head

Malika Vahobova has extensive experience in startups, nonprofits, and admissions mentoring. She has guided students to admissions at top universities including Stanford, UPenn, Columbia, and Brown. Malika is a founding engineer at an SF-based startup working on brain computer interface technology.

Maftuna Usmanova

Social Programs Advisor

Maftuna Usmanova is CEO of IMPACTT. Since 2018, she has been working on the development and management of social initiatives across various fields. At Imkon Scholars, she is responsible for the project’s strategic direction and partnerships, helping build a sustainable ecosystem of support for talented students.

Dr. Lyusyena

Senior Admissions Coach

Dr. Lyusyena Kirakosyan serves as a Senior Project Associate at the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance. As a college essay coach, she has helped students write effective, memorable essays for undergraduate college admissions to U.S., Canadian, and European universities

Tyler Hallett

Senior Admissions Mentor

Tyler is an admission consultant with 14 years of mentoring experience. He received his bachelor's degree at the University of Minnesota and completed post-graduate coursework in Creative Nonfiction at UCLA. Tyler will be working with scholars to guide through the writing and ideation process of college applications

Sanjar Umar

Admissions Advisor

Sanjar is a full-scholarship student at Babson College, majoring in Strategy & Consulting and Literary & Visual Arts. He specializes in creative writing and strategic admissions advising, with experience in launching e-commerce projects. Notably, Sanjar gained admission to college at the age of 15

POWERED by Freshman Academy

Imkon Scholars is proudly backed and operated by the Freshman Academy team, with the support of donors committed to expanding access to high-quality education.

Freshman Academy delivers structured academic programs, personalized mentorship, and rigorous admissions preparation. Its student-centered approach equips students with the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in highly competitive applications.

Over the years, Freshman Academy students have earned admission to leading global institutions, including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale, securing over $5 million in Ivy League scholarships alone.

frequently asked questions

Question:

Which students are eligible?

Answer:

Students in grades 10 and 11, as well as high school graduates taking a gap year. Annual household income must be below $ 10,000 USD, or annual household income per child below $ 3,000 USD are eligible for Imkon Scholars. Applicants must also be Uzbek citizens.
Question:

How long is the program?

Answer:

The Imkon Pre-Scholars program lasts 2 months. Imkon Scholars is extensive, from date of acceptance to December, typically 7 months.
Question:

How can I sign up for Imkon Scholars?

Answer:

Imkon selects Scholars from the Pre-Imkon Scholars program.
Apply for Pre-Imkon here.
Question:

Is the program online or in-person?

Answer:

The program is online, networking sessions and exclusive dinners are in-person.
Question:

Does Imkon Scholars guarantee university admission?

Answer:

Imkon Scholars guarantees mentorship throughout the application process, aiding in portfolio preparation, story-building and working on writing portions of the application. Imkon Scholars does not guarantee admission to any specific university.

Quiestion:

Which students are eligible?

Answer:

Students in grades 10 and 11, as well as high school graduates taking a gap year. Annual household income must be below $ 10,000 USD, or annual household income per child below $ 3,000 USD are eligible for Imkon Scholars
Quiestion:

How long is the program?

Answer:

The Imkon Pre-Scholars program lasts 2 months. Imkon Scholars is extensive, from date of acceptance to December, for most accepted scholars, 7 months
Quiestion:

How can I sign up for Imkon Scholars?

Answer:

Imkon selects Scholars from the Pre-Imkon Scholars program.
Apply for Pre-Imkon here.
Quiestion:

Is the program online or in-person?

Answer:

The program is online, networking sessions and exclusive dinners are in-person.
Quiestion:

Does Imkon Scholars guarantee university admission?

Answer:

Imkon Scholars guarantees world class mentorship throughout the application process, aiding in portfolio preparation, story-building and working on writing portions of the application. Imkon Scholars does not guarantee admission to any specific university.

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