Scholarship
Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program
A fully funded grant program established by presidential decree to support international students in Azerbaijan. It provides 100 scholarships annually for various degree levels at leading Azerbaijani universities.
About this scholarship
Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program is offered by Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan for study in Azerbaijan at bachelor, master, phd and diploma level. The award is valued at Full tuition + international flights + 800 AZN/month stipend + medical insurance + visa/registration costs, 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 + 800 AZN/month stipend + medical insurance + visa/registration costs. 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 cultural/historical ties to Azerbaijan.
Eligibility
Citizens of OIC member states, NAM member states, Small Island Developing States, and countries with cultural/historical ties to Azerbaijan; must meet specific age and academic requirements.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-05-15. 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 cultural/historical ties to Azerbaijan
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan
- Country
- Azerbaijan
- Award
- Full tuition + international flights + 800 AZN/month stipend + medical insurance + visa/registration costs
- 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 cultural/historical ties to Azerbaijan
- Deadline
- 2025-05-15
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-26
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-26