Azerbaijan Government Scholarships Hec Pakistan – Heydar Aliyev International Educational Grant Programme 2025/26

 Introduction

The Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan is providing three (3) scholarship slots for Pakistani and AJ&K citizens for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral level programs under the Heydar Aliyev - International Educational Grant Program for the academic year 2025/26. Three candidates will be selected, one for each level: undergraduate, master's, and doctoral.

Application Deadline:

15 May 2025 (4:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time) on the HEC scholarship portal.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship applicants should meet the following eligibility criteria: 

Age Limit: 

1. Under-graduates: must be below 35 years of age as on September 15, 2025.
2. Graduates: Must be below 40 years of age as on September 15, 2025.
3. Doctoral Programs: Must be below 45 years of age as on September 15, 2025.

• Academic Qualifications : The applicants should have the relevant academic qualifications for their intended field of study.
• Documentation: All certificates, transcripts, and degrees must be attested by the appropriate authorities, such as IBCC and HEC. O & A levels must be verified by IBCC.
• Test score: Upload score during application submission on HEC portal. USAT/HAT test score: A valid USAT/HAT test score obtained after 15 May 2024 is mandatory.
• Nomination Criteria: Final selection shall be made on the basis of the USAT/HAT test score criteria laid down by HEC and may change as per the discretion of HEC.

Note:

• All potential applicants considering professional degrees of Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Architecture, and Law must ensure registration with the relevant council within Pakistan, such as PMDC, PEC, PNC, etc. 
• All medical/dental applicants are advised to follow the current PMDC instructions regarding foreign admissions.

Language Proficiency Requirements

• English:

1. Undergraduate programs require a minimum of IELTS 5.0 score (TOEFL 40).
2. Postgraduate programs require a minimum of IELTS 5.5 score (TOEFL 50).
3. For all types of study programs, previous education should have been conducted in the English language.

• Russian: Proof of proficiency or prior education in Russian for programs taught in Russian.
• Turkish: Proof of proficiency or prior education in Turkish for programs taught in Turkish.
• Azerbaijani: Proof of proficiency in English, Russian, or Turkish, or prior education in these languages.

Application Process

In the first stage:

Step 1: HEC Scholarship Portal must be applied to, https://scholarship.hec.gov.pk.

• Deadline Date: May 15, 2025.
• Nomination results: Tentatively, the dates for the announcement of the nominations will be May 27-30, 2025.

In the second stage:

Step 2: Candidates nominated by HEC will apply through the Azerbaijan Portal, https://portal.edu.az, to select their program and preferred university.

Fields of Study: These programs are offered in four languages. Choose your preferred subject and language. 

Links for further information: 

• List of Universities 
• List of Programs 
• Download Guidelines

Scholarship Benefits

Those who successfully secure the Government of Azerbaijan scholarship will enjoy the following benefits: 

• Coverage of Tuition Fees
• International Flight Ticket (Fully Economy Class) Yearly Travel
• A Monthly Stipend of 800 AZN for meals, accommodations, and utilities
• Medical Insurance worth 200 AZN
• Visa and Registration fees

Note: HEC is not financially responsible for this scholarship program.

FAQs

1. How many scholarships are being allocated?

• Three scholarship places will be opened by the Government of Azerbaijan for Pakistani/AJ&K nationals.

2. What is the nomination process?

• A valid USAT/HAT score (from May 2024 onwards) is required. The final selection will be based on the test score after meeting the eligibility criteria.

3. How should I apply?

•  Apply through HEC Portal: HEC Scholarship Portal.
• Print and sign the application after submission and keep it for future reference.

4. What are the benefits of this scholarship?

• Tuition Fee 
• International Flight (Once per year, economy class)
• Monthly Stipend (800 AZN)
• Medical Insurance (200 AZN)
• Visa and Registration Costs 

5. Do I need to submit hard copies of documents?

• Initial nominations do not require hard copies. After nomination, you will require them for submission of additional documents as per this second stage.

6. Which documents are required?

• Certified Copies of Diplomas and Transcripts 
• GPA of previous degree(s) should not be less than 70% 
• Medical Certificate (Including tests of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B/C) 
• Valid Passport 
• CV/Resume 
• Language proficieny certificate (IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent).

7. Is there any specific requirement for the medical field?

• Candidates must follow PMDC regulations in order to have their medical institutions be accredited by PMDC and recognized as such by Azerbaijan.

8. Is MDCAT necessary for medical applicants?

• Yes, all Pakistani intermediate applicants must pass MDCAT with 50% or above marks in order to qualify.

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