Bulgaria Young Talents to Receive Govt Subsidies

The Bulgarian Cabinet decided Thursday to offer financial support to the country's talented children. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency

Nearly 1 800 Bulgarian children will receive stipends through the Program for Protection of Talented Youth.

The decision was made by the Bulgarian Cabinet Thursday.

Those who rank first, second or third at national and international contests, will receive a one time financial aid in the amount of three times the country's minimum monthly wage.

Other talented children will also receive stipends with the maximum monthly amount of BGN 165.

The BGN 1,7 M needed for the stipends will be provided by the State budget