DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship in Germany
The DAAD Postgraduate Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue a Master's degree in Germany.
Official source: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) • Updated:
Azerbaijan Government Scholarship (Heydar Aliyev Grant)
The Azerbaijan Government Scholarship (Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program) is offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Science and Education for selected international students in Azerbaijani universities. For 2026-2027, candidates must complete a two-stage process: first-stage nomination by relevant authorities in their own country, then second-stage submission in SIACAS. For Master's level, the scholarship is fully funded with tuition, annual flights, monthly allowance, medical insurance, and visa/registration support.
AzerbaijanMastersFully FundedDeadline: April 15, 2026 at 6 PM Baku time (first-stage nomination); June 1, 2026 at 6 PM Baku time (SIACAS second stage)
Official source: Study in Azerbaijan (MFA + Ministry of Science and Education) • Last updated:
Eligibility
- Study location
- Azerbaijan
- Academic background
- Must meet admission/academic requirements for Masters study (check official source)
- Admission required
- Many providers require admission or a valid offer before funding decisions (confirm official source)
- Minimum GPA/grades
- Merit threshold is provider/program-dependent (confirm official source)
- Work experience
- Requirement varies by scholarship type and provider
- Field of study
- Program-dependent; applicants must match eligible disciplines listed by the provider
- Residency requirement
- May apply for country-targeted or region-targeted schemes
- Document language/translations
- Certified translations/legalization may be required for non-native-language documents
- Current enrollment status
- Depends on call rules (new-admit vs currently-enrolled categories may differ)
- Eligible nationalities
- Citizens of eligible countries listed in the official call (OIC, NAM, SIDS, and countries with historical/cultural ties)
- Nationality restriction
- Azerbaijani citizens or former Azerbaijani citizens are not eligible
- Degree level
- Master's (including medical residency track under graduate-level rules)
- Age limit
- Below 40 years as of September 15, 2026
- Academic requirement
- Previous GPA/marks must be at least 70/100 (or equivalent)
- Nomination requirement
- Candidates must be officially nominated by relevant government authorities in their own country
- Language requirement
- Proficiency in language of study is required (English/Russian/Turkish/Azerbaijani routes per call rules)
Benefits
- Stipend
- Included (amount varies — check official source)
- Accommodation
- Included/available (check official source)
- Travel
- Provider-dependent; some schemes include one-time travel support
- Health insurance
- Coverage depends on scholarship conditions and host-country rules
- Other benefits
- Additional support may include research, books, or orientation allowances (scheme-dependent)
- Visa/residence support
- Some schemes provide limited support; verify visa-fee or permit support on official source
- Application fee
- Fee policy is portal/provider-specific; confirm before submission
- Tuition
- Full tuition and language preparatory study (where applicable)
- Flights
- One annual round-trip international economy-class ticket
- Monthly stipend
- 800 AZN for accommodation/living/study materials (10 months per year, excluding July and August)
- Medical insurance
- 200 AZN yearly allowance
- Visa and registration
- Single-entry visa and temporary residence permit support for each academic year
Application process
- First stage: Submit required documents to relevant state authorities in your country (ministries/embassy etc.) between February 16 and April 15, 2026
- Confirm requirements: Read the official instructions and confirm eligibility and the exact deadline (some providers have multiple rounds).
- Nomination: Wait for official nomination decision by your country authorities (April 16 to May 16, 2026)
- Second stage: If nominated, register and submit through SIACAS (portal.edu.az) between May 18 and June 1, 2026
- Program selection: Choose up to three specialties in Azerbaijani higher education institutions within the scholarship channel
- Evaluation and results: Final evaluation runs June 1 to July 1, with notifications expected July 1 to August 1, 2026
- Enrollment: Arrive in Azerbaijan by September 30, 2026 and complete university registration steps
Required documents
- Completed nomination form (first stage)
- Diploma(s) and academic transcript(s)
- Medical certificate including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B/C tests
- Valid passport copy
- CV/Resume
- Language proficiency proof (as required by language/program track)
- Motivation letter
- Local/international awards (if available)
- Recommendation letters (if required)
- Admission letter / proof of enrollment (if required)
- Certified translations (if required)
- Portfolio / research proposal (if required)
Good to know
- Official nomination by your country's authority is mandatory and does not automatically guarantee final scholarship award.
- The selected applicant is confirmed only after completing final documentation and registration requirements in Azerbaijan.
- Any expense not listed in the official scholarship benefits section is not reimbursed.
FAQ
Is this scholarship fully funded?
Yes. The official call lists full tuition, annual international flights, monthly allowance, medical insurance allowance, and visa/registration support.
Can I apply directly without nomination?
No. Only applicants nominated in the first stage by relevant authorities in their country can proceed to SIACAS second-stage submission.
What is the age limit for Master's applicants?
For graduate-level programs, applicants must be below 40 years of age as of September 15, 2026.
What is the latest first-stage deadline?
The first-stage submission deadline is April 15, 2026 at 6 PM Baku time.
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