ADA University offers the Alimardan Bay Topchubashov International Fellowship program to support future leaders deeply committed to serving the public good. Open to international undergraduate and graduate applicants admitted to ADA University’s degree-granting schools, this fellowship is renewable for the duration of their studies, subject to meeting specified criteria and the availability of funds.

Apply to this program to pursue your bachelor’s or master’s degree at ADA University in Azerbaijan.

Details:

Deadline first round: 1 April

Second round deadline for graduate studies: 1 June

Benefits of Alimardan Fellowship

Incoming undergraduate and graduate fellows are entitled to the following benefits during the first semester of their studies:

– 100% tuition fee waiver
– Housing fee for selected University dormitories
– Annual medical insurance
– Monthly stipend of 400 AZN for Fall and Spring semesters, applicable to students residing in Baku, Azerbaijan

Requirements of fellowship?

The Alimardan Bay Topchubashov International Fellowship is renewable for undergraduate students based on the following criteria and the availability of funds:

– Maintain a term GPA of 2.5 or higher for undergraduate and 3.0 or higher for graduate programs
– Fulfill a full load coursework by earned hours
– Adhere to the ADA University Honor Code; violation will result in ineligibility for the fellowship
– Students failing to meet requirements may be placed on fellowship probation for one semester without losing benefits; failure for two consecutive terms will result in loss of fellowship benefits
– Graduate within the normative study period: 5 years for undergraduate students enrolled in the EAPP program, 4 years for those directly enrolled in a degree program, and 2 years for graduate students
– Students readmitted to ADA University are not eligible for the international fellowship program.

Similar opportunities: 

• The Erasmus University NL Scholarship 2024
• Paris-Saclay University International Master Scholarships Program 2024-25 in France [fully funded]
• Master Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Program for Public Policy and Good Governance (DAAD PPGG) in Germany

Bachelor’s degree programs:

•  Computer Science
•  Information Technology
•  Computer Engineering
•  Electrical and Electronics Engineering
•  Business Administration
•  Economics
•  Finance

– International Studies
– Public Affairs
– Communication and Digital Media

– Law
– Agricultural Technologies
– Animal Sciences
– Food Technologies
– Architecture
– Interior Design

Master’s degree programs:

• Diplomacy & International Affairs
• Public Administration in English
• Public Administration in Azerbaijani
• Education Management in English
• Education Management in Azerbaijani
• Teaching and Learning in English
• Teaching and Learning in Azerbaijani
• Business Administration
• Business Administration in Finance
• Global Management and Politics (Italy-Azerbaijan University)
• Human Resource Management
• Agricultural and Food Systems Management (Italy-Azerbaijan University)
• Computer Science and Data Analytics
• Electrical and Power Engineering
• Computer Engineering and High-Performance Computing

Supporting documents:

The ADA University online application necessitates several supporting documents, including:

• a high school diploma or reference,
• official transcripts,
• a CV,
• a statement of purpose,
• a passport copy, and
• a recent photo.
• Additionally, applicants must provide proof of English proficiency through standardized test scores,  ELTS Academic 6.0 / TOEFL IBT 75 / PTE 50 / Duolingo 105 or an English language program.

All documents must be submitted in English or with notary-certified translations. Once the online application is complete, applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee. The application deadline is August 1st, with a late application deadline available.

How to apply?

The application process for international students at ADA University consists of the following three main steps:

• First, applicants need to submit the ADA University online application along with the required documents.
• Then, they must complete the Study in Azerbaijan CAS online application.
• Finally, applicants are required to participate in an online interview.

ADA University employs a holistic admission policy, considering various factors such as academic records, intellectual capacity, career aspirations, and potential for success. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an evaluative interview conducted in English. Final admission decisions are based on the outcomes of these interviews.

Moreover, ADA University offers the Alimardan Bay Topchubashov fellowship for international students as a form of financial aid. There’s no separate application process for this scholarship; applicants must submit their ADA University admission application by the early deadline.
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