In the first half of the year, Uzbekistan allocated 115.9 billion soums for preferential educational loans.

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In Uzbekistan, 115.9 billion soums in preferential educational loans were issued in the first half of the year.

Commercial banks in the country provided these funds during the first six months of 2026.

8,946 students received financial assistance.

A significant portion of these loans were used to support female students.

Thus, 7,098 female students received 89.4 billion soums, which constitutes 77.1% of the total amount of loans issued.