Türkiye Burslari Scholarship 2027
About this scholarship
The Türkiye Bursları (Türkiye Scholarships) is the Government of Turkey’s flagship international scholarship program for students from around the world. Administered by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), it provides full funding across associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels, plus university placement, so applicants apply through one unified portal without needing separate university applications.
Eligibility
- Citizen of any country except Turkey
- Bachelor's applicants: under 21 years old
- Master's applicants: under 30 years old
- PhD applicants: under 35 years old
- Minimum 70% academic average for bachelor's
- Minimum 75% for master's and PhD
- Minimum 90% for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy
- Not currently studying in Türkiye
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition fees at participating Turkish universities
- Monthly stipend: TRY 4,500 for bachelor's, TRY 6,500 for master's, TRY 9,000 for PhD
- Free accommodation in state dormitories
- Full health insurance
- Round-trip flight ticket (one on arrival, one on graduation)
- 1 year of free Turkish language course (TÖMER)
- University placement included — no separate university application needed
- Access to cultural activities, internships, and seminars
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Türkiye Burslari Scholarship 2027 fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Full tuition + monthly stipend (TRY 4,500-9,000) + accommodation + health + airfare. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Türkiye Burslari Scholarship 2027 cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Other.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is February 20, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Citizen of any country except Turkey; Bachelor's applicants: under 21 years old; Master's applicants: under 30 years old; PhD applicants: under 35 years old; and more (see the full list above). See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
