NAILEKHANIM FOUNDATION
Full Scholarship for Postgraduate Female Student
Application Form
2022/2023 admissions
Full name of applicant:
Gender: Female
Date of birth:
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Citizenship:
Home address:
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Annually, the Nailekhanim Foundation (Azerbaijan) offers a high-profile competition-based one full
scholarship for a gifted female student, regardless of national background and citizenship, who 1) is
determined to pursue her studies towards a post-graduate academic degree (either Master or Doctoral) at
and 2) submitted her general application to Khazar University (Baku, Azerbaijan) by not later than 15
June 2022.
The Nailakhanim Foundation is a non-for-profit organisation that was established in memory of
Nailekhanim Isayeva, co-founder of Dünya School and Khazar University. Nailekhanim was a
renowned educator whose vision and energy shaped the development of both institutions. The
Foundation is set up to commemorate her passion and commitment to education.
Terms and conditions for eligibility
1. Female applicant.
2. Outstanding academic record.
3. Strong commitment to the chosen academic field.
4. Passion for higher education and high-level academic research.
5. Submission no later than 27 June 2022 to [email protected] (please put “Nailekhanim
Foundation’ Scholarship Application” in the subject line of your e-mail).
Selection process
The appointed Nailekhanim Scholarship Selection Committee is responsible for the selection of the
Scholarship-holder.
Selection Criteria
Write a strong motivational essay* on the following topic: “Describe a situation or situations
where you demonstrated or witnessed female leadership and how it made a positive difference”.
Possess the appropriate level of fluency in the English language to be able to conduct academic
research.
Demonstrate a proof of high-level academic merit, with a minimum A-, 90-92, or 3.7 (out of 4)
of grade point average (GPA), or equivalent, depending on the grading scheme of the applicant’s
previous university;
* Essay is understood here as a short, analytic, interpretative, or critical literary composition dealing
with its subject from a limited and often personal point of view (based on Britannica’s definition).
Shortlisted candidates, selected by the Nailekhanim Scholarship Selection Committee will be
interviewed by an appointed expert panel, which can have the members of the Committee and other
scholars and practitioners. The Nailekhanim Scholarship Selection Committee’s decision on the chosen
candidacy to become the Scholarship-holder will be final.
The Scholarship-associated benefits
The Nailekhanim Foundation Scholarship covers the following items:
Annual tuition fee
Dormitory fees
Monthly stipend
One single economy class round-trip transportation cost to and from Azerbaijan
Essay on female leadership (no less than 1,500 words)
Please type below or attach as a separate file.
I understand that this scholarship application is for admission only for the term indicated. I agree that I am bound by
Khazar University’s regulations, concerning the Nailekhanim Scholarship deadline, selection, and admission
requirements. I understand that this is a supplementary form and will not be considered without accepting Khazar
University’s Offer of Admission.
Yes, I understand and agree to the terms listed above.
Date: _______________________ Signature: _______________________
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