ILKNUR GURBANOVA

Driven by a determination to grow, learn, and excel, this journey has been shaped by a deliberate pursuit of challenge and achievement. Every project, competition, and responsibility has been approached with a mindset focused on impact, improvement, and purposeful effort. Curiosity has consistently guided decisions, leading to experiences that strengthen analytical thinking, communication, and leadership. Each step reflects a commitment to pushing beyond expectations, embracing demanding environments, and contributing meaningfully wherever the opportunity arises. This perspective continues to fuel a readiness to exceed standards, engage thoughtfully with new ideas, and build a path defined by discipline, ambition, and integrity.

• Olympiads & Academic Achievements

1) Genius Olympiad (RIT, USA, 2025) - Bronze Medal,

Business Category

Created PureDrop water-filtering startup

Competed among 69 countries (15% winning rate)

2) Science Explorers Challenge (COBIS & Century, 2024)

3) Azercell Cup programming competition finalist

4) WMTC Math - 2nd place (2025)

5) FISO Math - 3rd place (2025)

6) WMTC Teamwork Math - 2nd place (2025)

• International Programs & Volunteering

1) UNIPER & SOCAR Intercultural Summer School, Germany

(2023):

Acceptance rate: 19%

Duration: August 7-20, 2023

2) Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix Volunteer

(2025):

Grandstand Volunteer (35 hours)

Acceptance rate: 6%

• Awards & Scholarships

1) 50% Tuition scholarship (Hedef Lyceum 2021-2022)

2) Honour Diploma at Secondary School Graduation (2024): Awarded by the Ministry of Education & Science of Azerbaijan

• Extracurricular Competitions & Activities

1) Model United Nation Simulation Conference (MUN):

· 12 total MUN participations

· 9x Delegate

· 3x Organizing Team

2) Young Entrepreneurs Event (Azerbaijan British College,

2024): Organized a startup and received investor interest

3) COP29 Climate Negotiation Simulation (British Council,

2024): Journalist participant

4) Chess: IV degree certificate (2018)

5) Gymnastics: 3rd place, Republic Championship (2018)

6) On-stage Performances:

· Choir (2021)

· Master of Ceremony at ADA High School Commencement

(2025)

7) Charity Work: New Year Charity Project, ADA High School

(2024)