Türkiye Scholarships is a highly competitive, government-funded program that provides exceptional students from around the world with the chance to study full-time or short-term programs at leading universities in Turkey.
These scholarships are available for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies.
Host Universities:
Top universities across Turkey are participating in the Türkiye Scholarships program.
Programs and Fields of Study:
Scholarships are available for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs in a wide array of academic disciplines offered by participating Turkish universities.
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Who Can Apply:
This opportunity is open to citizens from all countries worldwide.
Scholarship Benefits:
The Türkiye Scholarships program offers extensive support, including:
- Guaranteed university placement and program admission
- Monthly stipends:
- Undergraduate: 4,500 TL
- Master’s: 6,500 TL
- PhD: 9,000 TL
- Full tuition fee coverage
- A one-time round-trip airfare
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Free accommodation
- A year-long Turkish language course
Duration of the Scholarship:
- Undergraduate Programs: One year of Turkish language training, followed by 4-6 years (depending on the program duration).
- Master’s Programs: One year of Turkish language training, plus two years for the degree
- PhD Programs: One year of Turkish language training, along with 4 years for the degree
Eligibility Requirements:
Academic Requirements:
- Undergraduate applicants: Minimum 70% academic achievement
- Master’s and PhD applicants: Minimum 75% academic achievement
- • Health-related fields (medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy): minimum 90% academic achievement.
Age Criteria:
- Undergraduate applicants: Under 21 years old.
- Master’s applicants: Under 30 years old.
- PhD applicants: Under 35 years old.
- Research scholarship applicants: under 50 years old.
Other Eligible Groups:
- Citizens of any country
- • Current students who will graduate in August 2025.
- Researchers and academicians
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted individually through the official Türkiye Scholarships portal: www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr. No third parties or intermediaries are authorised to apply on behalf of candidates.
For bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, applications are accepted between 10 January and 20 February 2025. Research scholarship applications are accepted throughout the year.
Learn More:
Visit the official Türkiye Scholarships website for the online application form and comprehensive details about the program.
