Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Republic of Turkiye · 🇹🇷 Turkiye · Middle East
FundingFully Funded
LevelBachelors/Masters/PhD
DeadlineFebruary
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Fully funded government scholarship covering tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, a Turkish language course and flights. 1 year language course + Bachelors (4-6 yr) / Masters (2 yr) / PhD (~4 yr)
ProviderPresidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Republic of Turkiye
CountryTurkiye (Middle East)
Host university / institutionTurkish public and some private universities nationwide (placement by the program)
Degree levelsBachelors/Masters/PhD
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineApplication window typically opens in January and closes in late February; verify the annual application calendar.
IntakeFall (following academic year)
Applications openJanuary
CompetitionVery High
Programme duration1 year language course + Bachelors (4-6 yr) / Masters (2 yr) / PhD (~4 yr)
Required exam/language scores if the chosen program demands them
Benefits and coverage
Full tuition fees for the whole program
Monthly living stipend
Free accommodation in state/university dormitories
Health insurance
One-year Turkish language course
Once-off round-trip flight ticket (arrival and departure)
Academic and cultural support activities
Required documents
Valid passport or national ID
Recent photograph
Diploma or provisional graduation certificate
Academic transcript
National/international exam results if applicable (SAT/GRE/GMAT)
Language certificates if required (TOEFL/DELF)
Research proposal and writing sample (PhD only)
How to apply for the Turkiye Burslari (Turkiye Scholarships)
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Application window typically opens in January and closes in late February; verify the annual application calendar. Submit a complete application before the February deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageFully funded government scholarship covering tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, h…
LevelsBachelors/Masters/PhD
Frequently asked questions
Citizen of any country except Turkiye (and not a former Turkish citizen) Not already enrolled in a Turkish university at the level applied for Age under 21 (Bachelor's), under 30 (Master's), under 35 (PhD) Minimum academic success: 70% (Bachelor's), 75% (graduate), 90% (health sciences) Graduated or in the final year of current program Required exam/language scores if the chosen program demands them
Full tuition fees for the whole program Monthly living stipend Free accommodation in state/university dormitories Health insurance One-year Turkish language course Once-off round-trip flight ticket (arrival and departure) Academic and cultural support activities
Valid passport or national ID Recent photograph Diploma or provisional graduation certificate Academic transcript National/international exam results if applicable (SAT/GRE/GMAT) Language certificates if required (TOEFL/DELF) Research proposal and writing sample (PhD only)
Application window typically opens in January and closes in late February; verify the annual application calendar.
No — applications for the Turkiye Burslari (Turkiye Scholarships) are free.