Scholarship
Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program
A government-sponsored program established to support international students in pursuing studies at leading Azerbaijani universities. It covers preparatory courses, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and medical residency programs.
About this scholarship
Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program is offered by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan at bachelor, master, phd and diploma level. The award is valued at Full coverage including tuition and other provisions, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full coverage including tuition and other provisions. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master, phd and diploma level. Nationality requirements apply: OIC member states, NAM member states, Small Island Developing States and Countries with shared cultural/ethnic/historical ties.
Eligibility
Citizens from member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Non-Aligned Movement, Small Island Developing States, and countries with shared cultural, ethnic, and historical ties with Azerbaijan.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-04-05. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master, phd and diploma
Nationality requirements
OIC member states, NAM member states, Small Island Developing States and Countries with shared cultural/ethnic/historical ties
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- Eligible applicant countries
- OIC member states, NAM member states and Small Island Developing States
- Award
- Full coverage including tuition and other provisions
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd and diploma
- Nationality
- OIC member states, NAM member states, Small Island Developing States and Countries with shared cultural/ethnic/historical ties
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-04-05
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23