Hanoi:The selection process for the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant program for the 2026-2027 academic year has been completed. This program, implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, awarded grants to 100 candidates from 55 countries.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, These candidates were chosen from hundreds of applicants hailing from 64 countries. They will study at various levels in 11 higher education institutions across Azerbaijan. The participating universities include ADA University, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku State University, Baku Higher Oil School, Baku Engineering University, Nakhchivan State University, National Aviation Academy, and Khazar University.
The program targets citizens from member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement, as well as countries within the Small Island Developing States group. It also includes countries with ethnic, historical, and cultural ties to Azerbaijan. Under the program’s terms, education grants are allocated to 100 foreign students annually, with a total of 500 students expected to benefit over five years.