Summary
The Azerbaijan Government Scholarships 2026 offers a fully funded opportunity for international students from 152 countries to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees as well as General Medicine programs in Azerbaijan. This scholarship is provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and covers tuition fees, flight expenses, monthly stipends, and medical insurance.
- 🎓 Applications are open for the Azerbaijan Government Scholarships 2026, a fully funded opportunity for international students to study in Azerbaijan for the 2026–2027 academic session.
- 🌍 Students from 152 eligible countries (OIC & NAM member countries) can apply; the scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.
- 📚 Programs available include Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, General Medicine, and Residency across almost all academic fields.
- 🏫 Around 20 universities in Azerbaijan are participating in the scholarship program.
- 💰 The scholarship covers full tuition fees, annual economy-class airfare, 800 AZN monthly stipend, 200 AZN medical insurance, plus visa and registration costs.
- 📅 Application Deadline: 15 April 2026 (6 PM Baku time).
- 📝 Eligibility criteria include age limits: under 35 (Undergraduate/Medicine), under 40 (Master’s/Residency), and under 45 (PhD). Azerbaijani citizens are not eligible.
- 📄 Required documents include nomination form, academic transcripts, passport copy, health certificate, CV, motivation letter, and optional English proficiency proof.
- 🏆 Selection process involves document review, online interviews, and results announced by the end of July 2026.
- 📩 Applicants must first be officially nominated by their country’s Ministry or Azerbaijani Embassy; only nominated candidates proceed to apply through the SIACAS online portal.
Designation
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Offered By | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Azerbaijan |
| Degree Levels | Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., General Medicine |
| Eligible Nationalities | Citizens from OIC and NAM member countries |
| Country of Award | Azerbaijan |
| Scholarship Coverage | Complete Tuition Fee, Monthly Stipend, Medical Insurance, International Flight |
| Application Deadline | 15 April 2026 |
Research Area
All academic fields and majors available in participating universities.
Location
Azerbaijan
Eligibility/Qualification
- All international applicants are eligible.
- Undergraduate and general medicine programs: Applicants must be younger than 35 years.
- Master’s and residency programs: Applicants must be younger than 40 years.
- Ph.D. candidates: Applicants must be younger than 45 years.
Description
The Azerbaijan Government Scholarships provide invaluable financial support to international students who wish to study in Azerbaijan. The scholarship covers complete tuition fees, a monthly stipend of 800 AZN (470 USD), medical insurance valued at 200 AZN (117 USD), and visa registration costs. Participants can undertake studies at various participating universities in Azerbaijan, encompassing all academic disciplines.
How to Apply
- Applicants must be officially nominated by their respective Ministries or Embassies of Azerbaijan in their home countries.
- Submit the required documents to the relevant Embassy for the first stage of the application process by 15 April 2026.
- If nominated, applicants will proceed to the second stage by applying through the Study in Azerbaijan Centralized Admission Service (SIACAS) website from 16 June to 1 July 2025.
- Monitor application status via the SIACAS portal.
Last Date to Apply
15 April 2026
