International students pursuing bachelor, graduate, and postgraduate degrees are eligible to apply for the Turkish Government Scholarships. These scholarships support talented students from all around the world who want to study in Turkey and promote intercultural learning.
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Turkish Government Scholarships Summary
| Host Country | Türkiye |
| Host Institute | Various |
| Level | February 20, 2025 |
| Eligible Nationality | All |
| Fellowship Type | Fully Funded |
| Duration | Vary |
| Closing Date | February 20 2025 |
Turkish Government Scholarships
Türkiye Scholarships, also known as Türkiye Bursları, is a global scholarship program funded by the Turkish government. With 5,000 scholarships given out each year, it is the largest scholarship program for international students in Turkey. 165,500 students from 178 different countries apply for the scholarships.
This program offers scholarships to international students pursuing associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees. The stated objective of the Türkiye Scholarships is to promote mutual understanding and people-to-people exchange with other countries.
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Benefits of Turkish Government Scholarships
- Unlike other higher education funding programs, it provides department and university placements.
- covers tuition.
- allows you to study the Turkish language by enrolling in a one-year course. Your everyday life is improved, and more resources are available for your scholarly research.
- provides housing to foreign students when they arrive.
- covers the cost of your one-time aircraft ticket and offers support during your journey to Turkey and your return home at the end of your study term.
- allows you, if you have health insurance, to make full use of public health services as necessary.
- provides a stipend each month as well. Undergraduates pay 3,500 TL per month, master’s students pay 5,000 TL, and doctoral students pay 6,500 TL.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who qualify
- People from every nation
- Graduates or those who will graduate before August 2024, at the end of the current academic year
- Scholars and researchers
- Minimum Level of Academic Performance
- 70% of candidates are undergraduates.
- 75% of graduate candidates
- 90% of applicants are in the health sciences (pharmacy, dentistry, and medicine).
Age Requirements
- Under 21 years old for undergraduate programs
- For master’s programs: under 30 years old
- Being under 35 is a requirement for PhD programs.
- To be eligible for a research scholarship, you must be under 50.
Not eligible
- Turkish nationals and those who are no longer Turkish
- Applications are open to anyone currently enrolled in courses in Turkish universities.
Documents
- a valid identity document, such as a passport or ID card
- A photo of the candidate taken within the last year
- National exam results, if any
- A temporary certificate of graduation or a diploma
- The transcript Results of any foreign tests (SAT, GMAT, GRE, etc.), if required by the program or preferred university
- Results of foreign language tests, like the TOEFL or DELF, if required by the chosen program or university
- For PhD candidates only, a proposal for a research topic and a written sample of your finished work
Deadline for Turkish Government Scholarships
Each year, there are application windows for scholarships from January 10 to February 20. You can find the Turkish Government Scholarships calendar here.
Application Procedure
- During the application time, register on the Türkiye Scholarships website.
- All required files, including those on extracurricular activities, should be uploaded.
- Make a list of the universities you wish to attend.
- Write a letter describing your goals, aspirations, and preferences.
- After completing each step, send in your application.
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