On August 14, 2026, an award ceremony was held at the "Student HUB," where Ilmira Ashkar, Director of the "River of Life" Clinic in Orenburg, Russian Federation, awarded 100% full-tuition scholarships for one academic year to four 6th-year students majoring in Traditional Mongolian Medicine at Etugen University.

As part of the partnership agreement between the "River of Life" Clinic and Etugen University, certificates were presented to 6th-year Traditional Mongolian Medicine students B. Usukhbayar, Ch. Purevsuren, U. Batmend, and J. Bileg-Urnukh for successfully completing a 50-day paid professional internship in Orenburg, Russian Federation. The certificates were jointly conferred and signed by Ilmira Ashkar, Director of the "River of Life" Clinic, and B. Bat-Sereedene, Rector of Etugen University.

The scholarship award ceremony was attended by Academician S. Nyamzagd, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Etugen University; Dr. Professor B. Bat-Sereedene, Etugen University Rector; Associate Professor Ts. Munguntsetseg, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs; and Dr. B. Myagmarjav, 2017 alumnus, Physician of Traditional Mongolian Medicine, and Master of Clinical Medicine.

During the ceremony, Dr. B. Myagmarjav, initiator of the scholarship program, shared: "Би Этүгэн их сургуульд суралцаж байхдаа ""When I was a student at Etugen University, I dreamed of studying, working abroad, and becoming an internationally recognized physician. However, back then, I wasn't fully aware of the available opportunities or where to begin. Drawing from my 9 years of experience studying and working abroad, I thought, 'Why not make this path a bit smoother for the next generation of students?' Fulfilling my student dream, I launched this scholarship program in 2026 for selected 5th and 6th-year Traditional Mongolian Medicine students at Etugen University to undertake paid professional internships in the Russian Federation. The 'River of Life' Clinic fully covered the students' accommodation and local transportation expenses. By working in an international clinical environment, gaining hands-on experience, and deepening their passion for the profession, these students can help promote and advance Traditional Mongolian Medicine on a global scale. I believe that a single opportunity and scholarship can transform not just one student's life, but the future of an entire family—turning one person's dream into a shared aspiration for many. I didn't want to just open a door for myself; I wanted to leave it wide open for future generations of graduates."