Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2026-2027: Fully Funded Study in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2026-2027, officially called the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program, offers fully funded opportunities for international students to study at leading Azerbaijani universities. This prestigious programme covers multiple degree levels and provides comprehensive financial support.

If you're exploring government-funded scholarships worldwide, also check out the Global Korea Scholarship for another excellent fully funded option.

Quick Overview

Criteria	Details
Programme	Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant
Host Country	Azerbaijan 🇦🇿
Funding	Fully Funded
Levels	Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Medicine, Residency
Monthly Stipend	800 AZN (~$470 USD)
Nomination Deadline	April 15, 2026
Online Application	May 18 – June 1, 2026

Scholarship Benefits

Benefit	Details
Tuition Fees	Fully covered
Monthly Stipend	800 AZN (~$470 USD) for 10 months/year
Airfare	Economy class round-trip ticket annually
Medical Insurance	200 AZN (~$117 USD) yearly allowance
Visa	Single-entry visa covered
Residence Permit	Temporary permit each academic year
Language Courses	Preparatory courses covered

Eligible Degree Programmes

Programme	Duration
Bachelor's Degree	4-5 years
General Medicine	5-6 years
Master's Degree	1.5-2 years
Medical Residency	2-5 years
Doctoral (PhD)	3 years

Available fields include engineering, economics, international relations, business, agriculture, public administration, design, medicine, and more.

For Master's programmes elsewhere, explore the Nottingham University Developing Solutions Scholarships or the IDEX Master Scholarships at Université Paris-Saclay.

Eligibility Requirements

Basic Criteria

Requirement	Details
Nationality	Citizens of eligible countries (non-Azerbaijani)
Academic Performance	Minimum 70% or equivalent GPA
Nomination	Must be nominated by government authority
Health	Medical certificate including HIV/Hepatitis tests
Language	English, Russian, Turkish, or Azerbaijani proficiency

Age Limits (as of September 15, 2026)

Programme Level	Maximum Age
Bachelor's / General Medicine	Under 35 years
Master's / Medical Residency	Under 40 years
Doctoral (PhD)	Under 45 years

Language Requirements

Language	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
English	IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40	IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 50
Russian/Turkish	Proof of proficiency or previous education
Azerbaijani	Proof of English, Russian, or Turkish proficiency

Women interested in STEM fields should also consider the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM for UK study opportunities.

How to apply for the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship

Stage 1: Government Nomination

1. Prepare all required documents
2. Submit to your country's government authority (Ministry/Embassy)
3. Deadline: April 15, 2026 (6 PM Baku time)

Stage 2: Online Application

1. Only nominated candidates proceed to this stage
2. Apply via SIACAS portal: portal.edu.az
3. Select "Heydar Aliyev – International Education Grant" option
4. Choose up to 3 programmes at participating universities
5. Application Period: May 18 – June 1, 2026

Other Fully Funded Scholarships to Explore

Looking for more options? Consider these government scholarships:

• Ireland Government Scholarship
• Australia Awards Scholarships
• Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program
• Rotary Peace Fellowships

Azerbaijan Government Scholarship – Official Link