Scholarship
Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program
This program supports the education of international students in Azerbaijani higher education institutions. 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 for study in Azerbaijan at bachelor, master, phd and diploma level. The award is valued at Full tuition, international flights, monthly allowance, medical insurance, and visa/registration fees., 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 tuition, international flights, monthly allowance, medical insurance, and visa/registration fees.. 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: Member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Member states of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Eligibility
Open to international students from eligible countries, including member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-03-20. 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
Member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Member states of the Non-Aligned Movement
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
- Study destination
- Azerbaijan
- Eligible applicant countries
- Member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Member states of the Non-Aligned Movement
- Award
- Full tuition, international flights, monthly allowance, medical insurance, and visa/registration fees.
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd and diploma
- Nationality
- Member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Member states of the Non-Aligned Movement
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-03-20
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-22