Turkish Government Scholarships (Turkiye Burslari)
Total reward
Full tuition + 800-3000 TRY/month
Level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Other
Duration
For the duration of the chosen programme (plus a one-year Turkish language course if needed)
Location
Turkey
About this scholarship
Turkish government program offering scholarships at all levels with free Turkish language course included.
Eligibility
Open to citizens of all countries except Turkey. Under 21 for Bachelor's, under 30 for Master's, under 35 for PhD. GPA requirements: 70% for Bachelor's, 75% for Master's/PhD.
Benefits & Coverage
Full tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, Turkish language course, flight ticket
Required Documents
- Valid passport (min 6 months validity)
- Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and transcripts
- Research proposal (2-5 pages)
- Two academic reference letters
- English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
- Publications list (if any)
How to Apply
- Be a non-Turkish national meeting the age limits (roughly under 21 for undergraduate, under 30 for master's, under 35 for PhD, under 45 for research) with strong academic results (around 70% GPA for undergraduate, higher for graduate)
- Apply free and individually online via the official Turkiye Scholarships platform (turkiyeburslari.gov.tr) during the window (around January to February), uploading transcripts, diploma, ID/passport, and any required test scores; selection includes evaluation and interviews
- The single application covers both scholarship and university placement (no separate admission needed). Fully funded: tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, return airfare, and a one-year Turkish-language course (TOMER) for those without C1 Turkish
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