Government of Azerbaijan Postgraduate Scholarship 2021

The Educational Grant (hereafter “scholarship”) Programmes provide an opportunity for selected candidates on annual basis to study in the leading universities of Azerbaijan.

The scholarship is available at the preparatory courses, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, general medicine/residency programmes.

• Table of Content
• About Government of Azerbaijan
• Government of Azerbaijan Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Government of Azerbaijan Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Government of Azerbaijan Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Government of Azerbaijan Postgraduate Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Government of Azerbaijan

Government of Azerbaijan Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Government of Azerbaijan Postgraduate Scholarship

1. Tuition fees
2. International flight (once in a year, economy class)
3. Monthly allowance (800 AZN, includes meals, accommodation and cost of utilities)
4. Medical insurance
5. Visa and registration cost

Requirements for Government of Azerbaijan Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

In order to be eligible to apply for the scholarship, applicants must:

1. Citizens of the OIC and the NAM member countries
2. For graduate and residency programmes – citizens younger than 30
3. For doctoral programmes – citizens younger than 40

The candidates must:

1. Be officially nominated by respective state entities of their country (Ministries, Embassies, etc.) to the Embassies or to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Interview date, Process and Venue for Government of Azerbaijan Postgraduate Scholarship

The selection process will cover two stages:

1. Review of the relevant documents
2. Interviews (online/Skype)
3. The candidates will be informed about the results by July, 2021

Note: Universities will get in touch with the shortlisted applicants for institutional admission procedures

Documents Required for Application

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

1. Completed application form
2. Diplomas or Transcripts from prior High School or University studies
3. Copy of Passport
4. Document on general health status (including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and C tests)
5. CV or Resume
6. Motivation Letter
7. Proof of English  Proficiency (for programmes in foreign languages: for undergraduate programmes IELTS 5, TOEFL 40, for other programmes IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 50)

Note: All documents must be translated into English or Russian and notarized.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Azerbaijan International Development Agency

Email: [email protected]; phone: +994 12 596 92 96.

Application and other materials

Application form
Call for application 2021
List of eligible countries
List of diplomatic missions of the Republic of Azerbaijan
List of participating universities
Guidelines for International Students
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

For more details, visit MFA website