Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program
The Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program is a fully-funded scholarship from Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Bachelor's, , Master's, PhD, pursuing any field in Azerbaijan. Deadline: Annual; 2026–27 window: 18 May – 1 June 2026.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, general medicine, Master's, PhD, residency)
- Where
- Azerbaijan
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition + language preparatory course + economy-class international flights + monthly allowance (~800 AZN/month for 10 months) + medical insurance with 200 AZN/year medical allowance + visa and registration; ~100 grants/year
- Deadline
- Annual; 2026–27 window: 18 May – 1 June 2026
- Host countries
- Azerbaijan
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Foreign nationals who are citizens of OIC member states, Non-Aligned Movement states, Small Island Developing States, or countries with cultural/historical ties to Azerbaijan Nationality and Country Group Degree Level The grant is available for language preparatory courses, Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programmes, as well as general medicine and residency tracks. Each level has its own duration and may be subject to different programme availability at Azerbaijani universities. Foreign National Status
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees for your enrolled programme
- Language preparatory course if required for your programme
- International economy-class flights (typically at the start and end of your programme)
- Monthly living allowance of approximately 800 AZN, paid for 10 months per year
- Medical insurance with an annual medical expense allowance of 200 AZN
- Visa support and registration assistance
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual; 2026–27 window: 18 May – 1 June 2026
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.