Republic of Azerbaijan International Scholarship 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan are pleased to announce the "Heydar Aliyev - International Education Grant Program" for 2026-2027 academic year. This program is dedicated to the exceptional role of the founder of modern Azerbaijan, the brilliant political and state figure, and the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, in securing a deserving position for the Republic of Azerbaijan in the international relations system. The grant program was founded in order to support the education of foreigners in Azerbaijani higher education institutions.

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Republic of Azerbaijan International Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Republic of Azerbaijan International Scholarship

The applicants approved for the Scholarship will be provided with the following:

1. TUITION FEES: Tuition fee and language preparatory courses (in accordance with the language of instruction) for the study period at the undergraduate, graduate, general medicine, medical residency, doctoral level.
2. INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS: An international economy class flight ticket to Baku, Azerbaijan (from the country of origin) and from Azerbaijan (to the country of origin respectively) once a year.
3. MONTHLY ALLOWANCE: Monthly allowance of 800 AZN (470 USD)* for accommodation, daily expenses, educational materials (10 months each year, except July and August).
4. MEDICAL INSURANCE: Yearly allowance of 200 AZN (117 USD)* for the medical care and medication during the study period in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Note: All the previleges and payments under Part 3 (Scholarsh?p Benefits) will be applicable only for the duration of each program described under Part 2 (Educational Levels).
5. VISA & REGISTRATION: A single entry visa to the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as, a temporary residence permit for the stay in the country for the period of each academic year.

Requirements for Republic of Azerbaijan International Scholarship Qualification

1. Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan or individuals whose citizenship in the Republic of Azerbaijan have been terminated will not be considered for a Scholarship;
2. Age requirements for applicants shall be as follows:
   • Undergraduate and general medicine programs – foreign nationals below 35 years as of 15.09.2026;
   • Graduate and medical residency programs – foreign nationals below 40 years as of 15.09.2026;
   • Doctoral programs – foreign nationals below 45 years as of 15.09.2026.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. The applicants must submit the required documents to the relevant authorities (Ministries, Embassies, etc.) for the first stage of the application process.
2. The respective state entities/government authorities (Ministries, Embassies, etc.) will nominate the candidate.
3. If the candidates are officially nominated by the respective government authorities they will proceed to the second stage of the application process and apply through Study in Azerbaijan Centralized Admission Service (SIACAS) website (portal.edu.az) from May 18 to June 1, 2026.
4. After logging in SIACAS website applicants must choose the relevant Admission channel (“Heydar Aliyev - International Education Grant” program) to apply.
5. If applicants face any technical problems with the website, they may send email to [email protected] with short description and relevant screenshots.

ANNEX LIST

1. Nomination form (for the first stage of application process);
2. List of eligible countries;
3. List of diplomatic missions of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
4. List of participating higher educational institutions;
5. List of programs.

CONTACTS

Email addresses for queries and questions related to this call:

1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan - [email protected]
2. 2. Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan - [email protected]
3. Technical issues with the SIACAS website (portal.edu.az) - [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Government of Azerbaijan scholarship webpage.