BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – ADA University has announced its 2026 Graduate Assistantship Program, offering selected local and international students the opportunity to pursue master’s degree studies with full tuition fee coverage.
The scholarship initiative is designed to attract academically outstanding candidates interested in advancing their education in fields such as diplomacy, public administration, law, business, education, and technology.
Under the program, successful applicants will receive a 100 percent tuition waiver while serving as graduate assistants within the university. Beneficiaries will be required to work for up to 20 hours per week in designated academic or administrative roles.
University officials said the assistantship program seeks to combine academic excellence with practical professional experience, allowing students to contribute to the institution while developing skills relevant to their future careers.
Wide Range Of Academic Programmes
The scholarship is available exclusively for full-time master’s degree programmes offered by the university.
Eligible fields include Public Administration, Diplomacy and International Affairs, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science and Data Analytics, Electrical and Power Engineering, Educational Management, Teaching and Learning, Agricultural and Food Systems Management, and Master of Laws (LL.M.).
The university noted that most graduate programmes under the scholarship are taught in English, making them accessible to students from different parts of the world.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or be in the final year of their undergraduate studies.
Candidates are also expected to meet the university’s English language proficiency requirements and demonstrate strong academic performance and professional potential.
Accepted language tests include IELTS Academic with a minimum score of 6.5, TOEFL iBT with at least 83 points, PTE Academic with a minimum score of 58, and the Duolingo English Test with a score of 120 or above.
Applicants are required to submit academic transcripts, a curriculum vitae, passport details, a recent passport photograph, a statement of purpose, and other programme-specific documents where necessary.
Scholarship Benefits And Limitations
The Graduate Assistantship Program provides full tuition coverage for selected students and offers valuable professional development opportunities through university-based work experience.
Participants are expected to gain practical exposure to governance, diplomacy, policy development, business management, education leadership, and technology administration.
However, the university clarified that the scholarship does not generally cover accommodation, airfare, visa processing fees, health insurance, or other living expenses.
Application Process
Interested candidates are expected to complete the university’s online admission process and submit all required documents through the designated application portal.
Shortlisted applicants may also be invited for interviews before final selections are made by the university’s admission committee.
University authorities stated that scholarship awards are typically granted to outstanding applicants during the admission process.
The Graduate Assistantship Program continues to attract students seeking affordable postgraduate education and professional development opportunities in one of the region’s leading international universities.
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