Applications are open for the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2025/26. This Program marks the memory of Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan are pleased to announce the “Heydar Aliyev” International Education Grant Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Scholarship is open to International students to undertake Preparatory courses, Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral, and General Medicine/Medical residency programs. The Duration of the Scholarship is 5 years, and around 100 Scholarships will be provided. There is no application fee, and applicants in any academic field can apply. Below are more details about the Scholarship requirements, financial benefits, required documents, and the application process.
Details About Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2025/26
- Host Country: Azerbaijan
- Universities: All Universities Located in Azerbaijan
- Degree Level: Preparatory course, Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral, General
medicine/medical residency programs. - Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15th May 2025
Also Check: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2025/26 (Fully Funded)
Scholarship Duration
- Bachelor’s: 4-5 Years
- General Medicine: 5-6 Years
- Master’s Program: 1.5-2 Years
- Medical Residency Program: 2-5 Years
- PhD: 3 Years
Also Check: Koc University Scholarship 2025 in Turkey (Fully Funded)
Financial Benefits
The Scholarship Covers:
- Airfare Tickets
- Tuition Fees
- Monthly stipend for:
- Living Expenses
- Accommodation
- Educational Materials
- Medical Insurance
- Visa and Registration
Also Check: MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)
Eligibility Criteria
- The Scholarship is open to all Nationals except Azerbaijan.
- Citizenship: Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan or individuals whose citizenship in the Republic of Azerbaijan has been terminated will not be considered for the scholarship.
- Age Requirements (as of September 15, 2025):
- Undergraduate and general medicine programs: Foreign nationals must be below 35 years old.
- Graduate and medical residency programs: Foreign nationals must be below 40 years old.
- Doctoral programs: Foreign nationals must be below 45 years old.
Important Files to Check
Required Documents
- Completed nomination form
- Copy of Diplomas and Transcripts
- Copy of the medical certificate
- Copy of a valid passport
- CV or Resume
- Motivation Letter
- Local and International Awards (if available)
Also Check: University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) 2025 in Netherlands
How to Apply for the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2025/26?
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Do not apply directly. You must wait for your country’s designated authorities (Ministries, Embassies, and Higher Education) to announce the call for applications.
- Apply and submit your documents to the respective authorities.
- The respective authorities will then select and nominate eligible candidates.
- If nominated, you will proceed to the second stage of the application process. This involves applying through the Study in Azerbaijan Centralized Admission Service (SIACAS).
