Are you seeking a fully funded international scholarship to pursue your undergraduate, master’s, or Ph.D. studies? Look no further! The Turkey Government Scholarship for 2025-2026 is now open for applications.
This scholarship offers a generous monthly stipend, covers tuition fees, provides a return flight ticket, health insurance, and accommodation. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain a world-class education in Turkey while immersing yourself in its rich culture and history.
The Turkey Government Scholarship is designed to attract exceptional students from around the globe and foster international collaboration. By studying in Turkey, you’ll have the privilege of learning from renowned faculty at top-tier universities and building valuable connections with like-minded individuals.
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Why Türkiye Scholarships?
- Provides university and department placements unlike other higher education scholarship programs.
- Covers tuition fees.
- Allows you to learn the language of the country study with 1-year Turkish language course. Thus, resources are diversified in your academic research and daily life becomes more pleasurable.
- Provides accommodation for students arriving in a new country.
- Supports you on your journey to Turkey and when you return to your country at the end of your education period and covers your once-off flight ticket.
- Allows you to take full advantage of widespread health services when necessary with health insurance.
- Also provides monthly stipend. 3.500 TL at undergraduate level, 5.000 TL at Master’s level and 6.500 TL at PhD level per month.
Scholarship Summary
Host: Turkey
Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s, Ph.D.
Institution(s): Various Universities in Turkey
Reward: Full fund with monthly stipend | air ticket | accommodation | health insurance
Deadline: Varies by scholarship type (Open and see Calendar)
Application Criteria
Check if you can fulfill the following application criteria before you start apllying.
Minimum Academic Achievement:
- Undergraduate: 70%
- Graduate: 75%
- Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy): 90%
Age Criteria:
- Undergraduate: Under 21 years old
- Master’s: Under 30 years old
- Ph.D.: Under 35 years old
- Research Scholarship: Under 50 years old
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Eligible Groups:
- Citizens of all countries
- Graduates or students who will graduate before August 2024
- Researchers and academics
Ineligible Groups:
- Turkish citizens
- Individuals who have lost Turkish citizenship
- Individuals currently enrolled in Turkish university programs at the same level of education they are applying for.
For applications made online through the Türkiye Scholarships Application System (TBBS), all candidates must upload the following documents to the system:
- A valid identity document, ID card or passport
- A photograph of the candidate taken within the last 1 year
- National exam results (if any)
- Diploma or temporary graduation certificate
- Transcript
- International exam results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.) if required by the chosen university or program
- International language test results such as TOEFL, DELF if required by the chosen university or program
- A proposal for a research topic and a written example of the research you have carried out (only for PhD applications)
Courses Offered:
Biotechnology, Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Food Engineering, Math, Medicine, and more.
Program Period: Varies by program.
- Bachelor: 4 years + 1 year Turkish language preparation
- Master’s: 1 year Turkish language course + 2 years
- Ph.D.: 1 year Turkish language course + 4 years
For more details on specific programs and timelines, please visit here
The Turkish government proudly offers fully funded scholarships to international students worldwide. With over 1325 programs available across all disciplines and levels of study, there’s an opportunity for everyone.
Required Documents:
For applications made online through the Türkiye Scholarships Application System (TBBS), all candidates must upload the following documents to the system:
- A valid identity document, ID card or passport
- A photograph of the candidate taken within the last 1 year
- National exam results (if any)
- Diploma or temporary graduation certificate
- Transcript
- International exam results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.) if required by the chosen university or program
- International language test results such as TOEFL, DELF if required by the chosen university or program
- A proposal for a research topic and a written example of the research you have carried out (only for PhD applications)
How to apply
5 steps
- Create your account on the Turkiye Scholarship application system
- Upload all required documents
- List the universities and programs of your dream.
- Write an original letter of intent (explain your preferences, expectations, and future goals).
- Review and approve your application.
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