Hanoi:The selection process has concluded for the “Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant” program for the 2026-2027 academic year. This initiative, jointly organized by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Science and Education, follows a decree by the President of Azerbaijan dated July 8, 2023.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, A total of 100 candidates from 55 countries have been awarded grants. These recipients were selected from hundreds of applicants representing 64 countries. The successful candidates will pursue studies at 11 different higher education institutions in Azerbaijan. These institutions include ADA University, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, and Baku State University, among others.
The program aims to provide education grants to citizens from countries within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Non-Aligned Movement, Small Island Developing States, and nations with ethnic, historical, and cultural ties to Azerbaijan. Over the course of five years, a total of 500 foreign citizens will receive these grants, with 100 scholarships allocated annually.