The Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and ADA University are offering international fellowship programmes for eligible international students. Alimardan Bay Topchubashov International Fellowships are offered by ADA University to prepare global leaders with a strong commitment to public service.
The fellowship programme is open to all international undergraduate and graduate applicants who have been admitted to one of ADA University’s degree-granting schools and are renewable for the duration of their studies when certain criteria are met upon availability of funds.
Degree level
Bachelor’s and Master’s
Deadlines
1 April 2024
Fields of Study
Undergraduate Programmes
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Information Technology
Mathematics
Electric and Electronics Engineering
Business Administration
Economics
Finance
Communication and Digital Media
International Studies
Public Affairs
Animal Science
Agricultural Science
Architecture
Interior Design
Postgraduate Programmes
Diplomacy and International Affairs
Public Administration
Teaching and Learning
Education Management
Agricultural and Food System Management
Human Resource Management
Master of Business Administration
MBA in Finance
Global Management and Politics
Computer Science and Data Analytics
Computer Engineering and High Performance Computing
Electrical and Power Engineering
Who can apply?
- South African citizens;
- Must be admitted to one of ADA University’s degree-granting schools.
Fellowship Requirements
The fellowship is renewable for undergraduate students when certain criteria are met upon availability of funds:
- Returning students must accumulate a term Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher in undergraduate and 3.00 or higher in graduate programmes. Students who take a foundation level must successfully pass the level;
- Students must maintain a full load coursework by earned hours;
- Students found in violation of the ADA University Honor Code once will not be eligible for international fellowship for the remainder of their tenure at the University;
- Students who do not meet the requirements are subject to fellowship probation for the following semester without losing the benefits of the fellowship. Students will lose the fellowship benefits only if they do not meet the requirements for two consecutive terms. The fellowship will be restored from the term the requirements are met again;
- Students awarded with Alimardan Bay Topchubashov International Fellowship must graduate within normative study period – that is, 5 years (10 semesters) after their admission for undergraduate students if they are enrolled to EAPP programme or 4 years (8 semesters) after their admission if they are directly enrolled to a degree programme and 2 years (4 semesters) after their admission for graduate students. Semesters after the normative study period are not covered by Alimardan Bay Topchubashov International Fellowship;
- Students who are readmitted to ADA University will not be eligible for international fellowship.
What the scholarship offers
- A 100 % tuition fee waiver for the first semester;
- Housing fee for the dormitory chosen by the University (the housing fee cannot be transferred to a student account directly or used for another purpose);
- A yearly medical insurance;
- Stipend amounting to 400 AZN per month for the months September - May.
The following expenses will not covered by the scholarship, should you be awarded the scholarship you will be responsible for the following expenses:
- Flight ticket;
- Student fee;
- Course material;
- Transportation, etc.;
- Students may also need to make provision for full costs of study should their award not be renewed.
Application Process
Applicants can apply online through the application process, by following the links https://ada.edu.az/apply/ and www.portal.edu.az
The following documents are required for the 2024 ADA University International Fellowship Programme:
For Undergraduate Programmes:
- Updated CV;
- A recent photograph of the candidate;
- Valid passport;
- High school official transcript;
- Statement of purpose written by the applicant;
- English test scores are optional.
For Graduate Programmes:
- Updated CV;
- A recent photograph of the candidate;
- Valid passport;
- Bachelor’s official transcript;
- Statement of purpose written by the applicant;
- English test scores are mandatory.
Contact
For more information on ADA University and the fellowship please visit https://www.ada.edu.az/en/admissions/financial-aid or alternatively email
Documents and links
ADA University International Fellowship Programme
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
