Funded Scholarships
Funded Scholarships

The Government of Azerbaijan Scholarship 2026 (officially known as the Heydar Aliyev – International Education Grant Program) offers fully funded opportunities for international students to study at leading universities in Azerbaijan. This prestigious programme, approved by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, supports citizens from eligible countries to pursue higher education and contributes to global human capital development.

The scholarship is available for the 2026–2027 academic year and covers a range of programmes, including preparatory courses, undergraduate (Bachelor’s, including General Medicine), graduate (Master’s, including Medical Residency), and doctoral (PhD) levels.

Who Is Eligible?

To apply for the 2026 Government of Azerbaijan Scholarship, you must:

  • Be a citizen of a member state of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) or the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) (additional eligibility may apply for Small Island Developing States or countries with cultural/historical ties to Azerbaijan).
  • Meet the age requirements:
    • Undergraduate and General Medicine programmes: under 25 years old.
    • Graduate and residency programmes: under 30 years old.
    • Doctoral programmes: under 40 years old.

Benefits of the Scholarship

The scholarship provides comprehensive full funding, including:

  • Full coverage of tuition fees.
  • International flight (economy class, one round-trip per year).
  • Monthly allowance of AZN 1000 (covers meals, accommodation, and utilities).
  • Medical insurance.
  • Visa and registration costs.

Required Documents

Prepare the following documents (all must be translated into English or Russian and notarised where necessary):

  • Completed application form.
  • Diplomas or academic transcripts from previous high school or university studies.
  • Copy of your passport.
  • Medical certificate confirming general health status (including tests for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C).
  • CV or résumé.
  • Motivation letter.
  • Proof of English proficiency (for programmes taught in foreign languages):
    • Undergraduate: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 40.
    • Other programmes: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 50.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

The application process has two main stages and requires official nomination from your home country.

  1. Stage 1: Secure Official Nomination: Submit your required documents to the relevant government authority in your country (e.g., Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the Azerbaijani Embassy in your country). These entities will nominate candidates to the Embassy of Azerbaijan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Deadline for submission to your national authorities: 15 April 2026 at 6:00 PM Baku time.

  2. Stage 2: Online Application (if nominated): If officially nominated, you will receive instructions to apply through the Study in Azerbaijan Centralised Admission Service (SIACAS) portal at portal.edu.az.

    • Log in to the portal.
    • Select the appropriate admission channel (e.g., “Heydar Aliyev – International Education Grant”).
    • Complete the online application and upload your documents.

  3. Selection Process

    • Stage 1: Review of submitted documents.
    • Stage 2: Online interviews (via Skype or similar).

    Successful candidates will be notified of results by July 2026.