Türkiye Burslari (Turkish Government Scholarship)

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FundingFully Funded
LevelBachelors/Masters/PhD
DeadlineFebruary
Application feeFree

About this scholarship

Full tuition, monthly stipend ($700-$950), round-trip airfare, accommodation, health insurance, and 1 year Turkish language training for all degree levels. Bachelors 4 years; Masters 2 years; PhD 3-4 years (plus 1 year Turkish language)

ProviderRepublic of Turkey / Türkiye Scholarships
CountryTurkiye (Europe)
Host university / institutionTurkish state universities (Istanbul University, METU, Bilkent, Boğaziçi, Sabancı, etc.)
Degree levelsBachelors/Masters/PhD
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineApplications open in January and close in February 20. Results announced in July-August.
IntakeSeptember-October
Applications openJanuary
CompetitionVery High
Programme durationBachelors 4 years; Masters 2 years; PhD 3-4 years (plus 1 year Turkish language)
BachelorsMastersPhD All fields

Türkiye Burslari (Turkish Government Scholarship) eligibility criteria

  • Non-Turkish citizen
  • Not already studying in Turkey
  • Under 21 for Bachelors, under 30 for Masters, under 35 for PhD
  • Minimum GPA 75% (for Bachelors 75%, Masters/PhD 80%)
  • Healthy enough to study
  • Not previously received a Türkiye Burslari scholarship

Benefits and coverage

  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • Monthly stipend: Bachelors $700, Masters $850, PhD $1,200
  • Round-trip economy airfare
  • Free accommodation (dormitory)
  • Health insurance
  • 1 year Turkish language training
  • Settlement allowance

Required documents

  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts and degree certificates
  • Passport copy
  • Photo (biometric)
  • English/Turkish proficiency certificate
  • Recommendation letters (Masters/PhD)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Medical report

How to apply for the Türkiye Burslari (Turkish Government Scholarship)

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
  2. Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
  3. Applications open in January and close in February 20. Results announced in July-August. Submit a complete application before the February deadline.
  4. Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageFull tuition, monthly stipend ($700-$950), round-trip airfare, accommodation, health insu…
LevelsBachelors/Masters/PhD

Frequently asked questions

Non-Turkish citizen Not already studying in Turkey Under 21 for Bachelors, under 30 for Masters, under 35 for PhD Minimum GPA 75% (for Bachelors 75%, Masters/PhD 80%) Healthy enough to study Not previously received a Türkiye Burslari scholarship

Full tuition fee waiver Monthly stipend: Bachelors $700, Masters $850, PhD $1,200 Round-trip economy airfare Free accommodation (dormitory) Health insurance 1 year Turkish language training Settlement allowance

Online application form Academic transcripts and degree certificates Passport copy Photo (biometric) English/Turkish proficiency certificate Recommendation letters (Masters/PhD) Statement of purpose Medical report

Applications open in January and close in February 20. Results announced in July-August.

No — applications for the Türkiye Burslari (Turkish Government Scholarship) are free.

No application fee — apply free
Apply on the official website → Official info page
DeadlineFebruary
OpensJanuary
IntakeSeptember-October
CompetitionVery High
CountryTurkiye

Deadlines and details change — always confirm on the official website before applying.

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