Azerbaijan Scholarship Program 2019 is a fully funded scholarship program for the citizens of the member Countries of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as well as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The Educational Grant Programme was approved by the orders of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on December 6, 2017 and on January 10, 2018, respectively. The Educational Grant (hereafter “scholarship”) Programmes provide an opportunity for selected 40 candidates on annual basis to study in the leading universities of Azerbaijan at the preparatory courses, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, general medicine/residency programmes.

Worth of the Scholarship

The scholarship covers the following provisions

• Tuition fees
• In additon, international flight (once in a year, economy class)
• Monthly allowance (800 AZN, includes meals, accommodation and cost of utilities)
• Furthermore, medical insurance
• Visa and registration cost

Eligibility for the Scholarship

• Citizens of the OIC as well as the NAM member countries
• Form undergraduate and general medicine programmes – citizens younger than 25
• In addition, for graduate and residency programmes – citizens younger than 30
• Also, for doctoral programmes – citizens younger than 40

Submissions Required

• Completed application form
• Diplomas or Transcripts from prior High School or University studies
• Furthermore, copy of Passport
• Document on general health status (including HIV/AIDS test)
• CV or Resume
• Also, motivation Letter
• Besides, proof of English Proficiency (for programmes in foreign languages: for undergraduate programmes IELTS 5, TOEFL 40, for other programmes IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 50)

Selection Procedures

The selection process will cover two stages:

• Review of the relevant documents
• Also, interviews (online/Skype)
• Information about the results will be out by early July, 2019

Submission of Application

The application period for the Scholarship Programme 2019 is now open.

The candidates must:

• 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

The application deadline is February 15, 2019.