Heydar Aliyev - International Education Grant Program

Type: Scholarship

Organization: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Countries: Azerbaijan

Degree levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD

Funding:

The applicants approved for the Scholarship will be provided with the following:
       1. TUITION FEES
       2. INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
       3. MONTHLY ALLOWANCE
       4. MEDICAL INSURANCE
       5. VISA & REGISTRATION

Eligibility:

• Citizenship: Nationals of member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Small Island Developing States, or countries with historical/cultural ties to Azerbaijan.
• Age Limits (as of Sept 15, 2026):
  • Undergraduate & General Medicine: Under 35 years.
  • Graduate/Master's & Residency: Under 40 years.
  • Doctoral: Under 45 years.
• Academic Performance: Minimum 70% GPA in the previous degree.
• Language Proficiency: Competence in English (IELTS 5.0+/TOEFL 40+), Russian, Turkish, or Azerbaijani.
• Nomination: Must be nominated by relevant government authorities (Ministries of Education/Foreign Affairs or Embassies).
• Documentation: Valid passport, medical certificate (including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B/C), CV, and transcript.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

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