Azerbaijan is calling ambitious minds from around the world to apply for its prestigious Government Scholarship 2025, an all-inclusive funding initiative aimed at building global leaders through world-class education. This fully funded program offers international students a chance to pursue their academic dreams in one of the Caucasus region’s fastest-growing education hubs.
✨ What’s the Scholarship All About?
Spearheaded by the Government of Azerbaijan, this scholarship is open to applicants from a wide range of partner countries, particularly those in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and others with close diplomatic ties. The goal is to foster international goodwill, build strategic global partnerships, and strengthen Azerbaijan’s role as a regional center for higher learning.
Students can apply for bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, residency, and preparatory programs at top Azerbaijani universities.
🎁 Benefits You Can’t Ignore
The Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2025 provides:
- Full tuition fee coverage for the entire program duration
- Monthly stipend of 800 AZN (~$470 USD) for accommodation, meals, and personal expenses
- International airfare (round-trip, economy class, annually)
- Visa and registration fee waivers
- Medical insurance
- Preparatory language training, if necessary
This is not just a scholarship — it’s a life-changing experience wrapped in financial ease and academic excellence.
✅ Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to citizens of eligible countries who meet the following conditions:
- For Bachelor’s & General Medicine Programs: Under 35 years old
- For Master’s & Residency Programs: Under 40 years old
- For Doctoral Programs: Under 45 years old
- A minimum GPA of 70% or equivalent academic excellence
- Sufficient proficiency in English, Azerbaijani, or Russian depending on the program
- A clean bill of health with required medical documentation
Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential, a commitment to community development, and strong motivation to study in Azerbaijan.
📅 Application Timeline
The application process unfolds in stages:
- Online Application Window: May 15, 2025
- Result Announcement: By July 31, 2025
- Deadline to Arrive in Azerbaijan: September 30, 2025
Applications must first be nominated by the applicant’s home country authority, such as the Ministry of Education or Foreign Affairs. Once nominated, students will be guided to submit their application through Azerbaijan’s centralized education admission platform https://studyinazerbaijan.edu.az/H.Aliyev_IEG_CALL_18.04.pdf.
