Azerbaijan Government Scholarships
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The Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2025–26 offers fully funded opportunities for international students from over 150 countries, including members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). This program supports studies at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and medical residency levels in Azerbaijan's top public universities.
The scholarship covers full tuition fees, a monthly stipend of 800 AZN (approximately 470 USD), annual round-trip international airfare, visa and registration costs, and comprehensive medical insurance. Applicants must be nominated by their respective governments and meet specific age and academic criteria
Eligibility :
Must be from an OIC, NAM, or eligible partner country
Age limits:
Under 25 for Bachelor's and General Medicine
Under 30 for Master's
Under 40 for PhD
Minimum GPA: 70%
Valid educational background for the chosen level
Language proficiency:
IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40 (Bachelor’s)
IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 50 (Master’s/PhD)
Proof of good health
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B/C test results
Official nomination by home country government
Required documents :
Completed nomination form (submitted through your country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Education)
Diplomas and transcripts from previous education (minimum GPA of 70%)
Medical certificate confirming good health, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B/C test results
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
Language proficiency certificate:
Undergraduate programs: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 40
Postgraduate programs: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 50
Alternatively, proof of prior education in the language of instruction
Motivation letter
Certificates of local and international awards (if available)
How to apply :
Get nominated by your country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Education by May 15, 2025
Wait for nomination approval
Apply online via SIACAS between June 1–15, 2025
Choose up to 3 programs at different universities
Wait for results by July 31, 2025
Arrive in Azerbaijan by September 30, 2025
The Scholarship Benefits:
Full tuition fee coverage
Monthly stipend of 800 AZN (about 470 USD)
Round-trip international airfare once a year
Free visa and registration support
Full medical insurance
Free preparatory language course if needed
Access to top public universities in Azerbaijan
Support for accommodation through university dormitories