The Azerbaijan Government Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue undergraduate, masters, or doctoral studies in Azerbaijan. This scholarship covers tuition fees, international flights, monthly stipends, medical insurance, visa, and registration costs, making it an attractive option for students seeking quality education without financial constraints.
Overview
The Azerbaijan Government Scholarship is offered under two programs: the Educational Grant Program for Citizens of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Educational Grant Program for Citizens of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
These programs provide an opportunity for 40 selected candidates annually to study at leading universities in Azerbaijan, across various levels, including preparatory courses, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as general medicine and residency programs.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Language Proficiency: English, Malay, or Arabic
- Age Limit:For undergraduate and general medicine programs: Under 25 years old
- For graduate and residency programs: Under 30 years old
- For doctoral programs: Under 40 years old
- Citizenship: The scholarship is open to citizens of OIC and NAM member countries. Click here to view the list of eligible countries.
Scholarship Coverage
Successful applicants of the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship will receive the following benefits:
- Tuition fees covered
- Visa and registration costs covered
- Accommodation provided
- Monthly stipend of 800 AZN (approximately $470) for living expenses
- Educational literature provided
- Medical assistance and insurance covered
- Transportation costs covered
- Utilities covered
- Annual trip allowance
Application Process
To apply for the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Complete the online application form available here.
- Attach the required documents:Diplomas or transcripts from previous high school or university studies
- Copy of passport
- Health status document (including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and C tests)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
- Motivation letter
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- Translate and notarize all documents into English or Russian.
- Submit the application and documents through the respective state entities of your country (Ministries, Embassies, etc.) or any Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Direct submissions will not be considered.
Tuition Fees in Azerbaijan
It’s worth noting that tuition fees in Azerbaijan are relatively affordable compared to many other countries in the region. For undergraduate degrees, tuition fees are capped at a maximum of 6,500 AZN (approximately $3,800) per academic year for both Azerbaijani and international students. Postgraduate degrees generally cost no more than 6,800 AZN (approximately $4,000) per year, while PhD programs cost around the same amount per academic year.
Official Website
For more information about the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship, including application deadlines and updates, visit the official website: https://studyinazerbaijan.edu.az/web/international-education-grant-named-after-heydar-aliyev.
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