THE HEYDAR ALIYEV INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
GRANT PROGRAMME 2025 - 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland through the Department of Education, Innovation and Vocational Training is pleased to announce The Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Programme (hereinafter “Scholarship”) for the students from Small Island Developing States for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.
The scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for selected candidates to study in the leading universities of Azerbaijan at the preparatory course, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, general medicine/medical residency programmes.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
- Tuition Fees
- International Flights
- Monthly Allowance
- Medical Insurance
- Visa and Registration
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING A SCHOLARSHIP
- Be citizens of Saint Lucia;
- Age requirements for applicants shall be as follows:
- Undergraduate and general medicine programmes – no older than 35 years by September 15th, 2025
- Graduate and medical residency programmes – no older than 40 years by September 15th, 2025
- Doctoral programmes – no older than 45 years by September 15th, 2025.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Completed nomination for the first stage of application process (see link on Page 2);
2. Copy of Diplomas and Transcripts from prior High School or Higher Education Institution;
The applicant’s academic marks (GPA) of the previous degree(s) of study (general secondary
education, bachelor's degree, general medicine education, master's degree, medical residency) must not be less than 70 (on a scale of 0 to 100 or 7 on a scale of 10 or equivalent) of the relevant marking system;
3. Copy of the medical certificate (including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B/C tests);
4. Copy of a valid passport that confirms the applicant’s identification information;
5. CV or Resume;
6. Proficiency in the language of study:
- Applicants willing to study in English are required to have following scores:
- for undergraduate programs minimum IELTS 5 (TOEFL 40);
- for postgraduate programs minimum IELTS 5.5 (TOEFL 50);
- the language of study of the previous education must be English.
The online application form and other relevant information regarding the grant can be accessed using the following web links:
The deadline to apply for this scholarship and make submissions to the Department of Education is Wednesday, April 30, 2025
If you require any further information, you are kindly asked to contact Ms. Delicia Daniel, Foreign Service Officer at telephone number 468-4570 or email address: delicia.daniel@govt.lc.
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