Turkish Government Scholarships (Turkiye Burslari)

Turkiye Scholarships (Turkiye Burslari) is the Turkish Government’s flagship international scholarship programme, run by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). It is a highly competitive, fully funded scholarship that brings students from around the world to study at Turkish universities across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.

The award is fully funded, covering full tuition, a monthly stipend (around 800 to 3,000 Turkish lira depending on level), accommodation, health insurance, a return flight ticket, and a one-year Turkish language course for those without C1 Turkish, for the duration of the chosen programme. A key advantage is that a single application covers both the scholarship and university placement, with no separate admission needed.

Eligibility is for non-Turkish nationals 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 percent GPA for undergraduate, higher for graduate). You apply free and individually online via the official Turkiye Scholarships platform during the window (around January to February), uploading transcripts, diploma, ID/passport, and any required test scores; selection includes evaluation and interviews. For international students worldwide, it is one of the most generous and sought-after government scholarships.

• Open to citizens of all countries except Turkey.
• Under 21 for bachelor's, under 30 for master's, under 35 for PhD (under 45 for research).
• GPA requirements: around 70 percent for bachelor's, 75 percent for master's and PhD.
• Strong academic results.
• Not currently studying in Turkiye at the same level.

• Full tuition.
• Monthly stipend.
• Accommodation.
• Health insurance.
• Turkish language course (one year).
• Return flight ticket.

• Online application via the Turkiye Scholarships platform.
• Academic transcripts.
• Diploma or certificate.
• ID or passport.
• Any required test scores.
• Statement of purpose.
• References where required.

• Confirm you are a non-Turkish national meeting the age limits with strong academic results.
• 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 (confirm the current date).