Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded Study in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan Government Scholarship, officially known as the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program, is a fully funded scholarship offered by the Government of Azerbaijan. This prestigious program supports international students who wish to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, General Medicine, or Medical Residency programs at leading Azerbaijani universities.

The scholarship is jointly administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, and aims to strengthen international cooperation, cultural exchange, and academic mobility.

About the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program

The grant program is dedicated to the legacy of Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of Azerbaijan, and is designed to promote global education by offering foreign students the opportunity to study in Azerbaijan’s higher education institutions.

• Grant duration: Offered annually for 5 years, starting from the 2027-2028 academic year

• Number of awards: 100 fully funded grants per year

The Azerbaijan Government Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including:

• Full tuition fees

• International economy-class flights (to and from Azerbaijan annually)

• Monthly stipend of 800 AZN (approx. USD 470) for living expenses

• Medical insurance (200 AZN per year)

• Visa and registration costs

• Language preparatory courses, where applicable

This makes the program one of the most generous government-funded scholarships in Eurasia.

Eligible Study Levels

The Azerbaijan Government Scholarship supports the following programs:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Master’s Degree

• Doctoral (PhD) Degree

• General Medicine

• Medical Residency

• All subjects

Applicants must be citizens of one of the following:

• Member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

• Member states of the Non-Aligned Movement

• Small Island Developing States

• Countries with cultural, ethnic, or historical ties to Azerbaijan

To qualify for the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of an eligible country

• Meet the age requirements:

  • Undergraduate & General Medicine: under 35

  • Master’s & Residency: under 40

  • PhD: under 45

• Have proficiency in English, Turkish, Russian, or Azerbaijani

• Meet minimum language requirements:

  • Undergraduate: IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40

  • Postgraduate: IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 50

• Be officially nominated by a government authority (ministries or embassies)

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following through official channels:

• Completed application form

• Academic diplomas and transcripts

• Valid passport copy

• Medical certificate (including HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis B/C tests)

• CV or Resume

• Motivation letter

• Language proficiency certificate (if applicable)

Note: Direct individual applications are not accepted.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Complete the official application form

2. Prepare all required documents

3. Submit documents to your country’s Ministry, Embassy, or authorized authority

4. The documents are forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan

5. Final selection and placement at Azerbaijani universities

Why Study in Azerbaijan?

• Affordable living costs

• Internationally recognized degrees

• Strategic location between Europe and Asia

• Growing number of English-taught programs

• Rich culture and modern infrastructure

Official Website

For detailed guidelines and updates, visit the official Azerbaijan Government Scholarship website.