Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları), funded by the Turkish government, is one of the largest international scholarship programs in the world by number of recipients, covering a wide range of degree levels and fields at universities across Turkey.
What Türkiye Scholarships Covers
- Full tuition
- A monthly stipend
- Free accommodation
- Health insurance
- Round-trip airfare
- A one-year Turkish language course, if needed, before your degree program begins
Eligibility Requirements
- A completed prior qualification matching your intended level of study
- A minimum academic grade requirement, which varies by degree level
- Age limits that vary by program level
- No existing Turkish citizenship
A Single Centralized Application
Unlike many scholarship programs that require separate applications to individual universities, Türkiye Scholarships uses one centralized online application where you can select multiple program and university preferences within a single submission.
Required Documents
- Academic transcripts and diploma
- A statement of purpose — see our SOP guide
- Recommendation letters, for graduate-level applications
- A valid passport
Application Timeline
Applications typically open in January and close in February for enrollment the following academic year — prepare your documents well in advance of the opening date.
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