Are you a student from another country who wants to study in Turkey? Türkiye Scholarships is a program by the government that gives scholarships to excellent students and researchers so they can study at the best universities in Turkey.

Türkiye offers scholarships to international students from all over the world to study in the most prestigious universities in Türkiye.

Application deadline: January 10 – February 20, 2024

Study levels:-

  1. Bachelor’s: 4 years of study + 1- year of Turkish language preparation.
  2. Master’s: 1-year Turkish language course + 2 years of study.
  3. PhD: 1-year Turkish language course + 4 years of study. 

Language: Turkish or English. 

Eligible countries: Citizens of all countries. 

Scholarship coverage : 

Turkey Government Scholarship will provide these benefits to the candidates:

  • University and program placement.
  • Tuition fee.
  • Return flight ticket.
  • Health insurance.
  • Accommodation.
  • One year Turkish Language Course. 
  • Monthly stipend :

Undergraduate : 1000 TL per month, 

Master’s : 1400 TL per month,

PhD : 1800 TL per month

Application criteria : (Minimum Academic Achievement)

  • For undergraduate candidates: 70%
  • For graduate candidates : 75%
  • For candidates of Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy): 90%

Age criteria : 

  • For undergraduate programs : being under the age of 21. 
  • For master’s programs : being under the age of 30. 
  • For PhD programs : being under the age of 35.
  • For Research Scholarship : being under the age of 50. 

Ineligible groups :

  • Turkish citizens and individuals who have lost Turkish citizenship.
  • Individuals who are currently enrolled in programs in Turkish universities at the level of education will apply.

Applying process (step-by-step) : 

Follow these step-by-step process that are necessary for the Turkey Government Scholarship :

  • Create your personal account on the Türkiye Scholarships application system. 
  • Candidates have to be careful about reading the instructions and warnings in the application system.
  • Upload all required documents. Candidates can be benefitted by including their extracurricular activities and achievements in different fields.
  • The application process is online and free of cost.
  • List your dream university and program preferences.
  • All candidates should upload the required  documents. 

Required  documents: 

  • For applications made online through the Türkiye Scholarships Application System (TBBS), all candidates must upload the following documents to the system:
  • A valid identity document, ID card or passport
  • A photograph of the candidate taken within the last 1 year
  • National exam results (if any)
  • Diploma or temporary graduation certificate
  • Transcript
  • International exam results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.) if required by the chosen university or program
  • International language test results such as TOEFL, DELF if required by the chosen university or program
  • A proposal for a research topic and a written example of the research you have carried out (only for PhD applications)

Also, 

  • Write an original letter of intent explaining your preferences, expectations and goals for the future.

Applications for Turkey Government Scholarships are considered according to the candidate’s academic success, social activities and motivation related to the chosen field.

By following these steps, you can successfully apply for the Turkey Government Scholarship and make sure to review your application and don’t input any wrong information.

To know more about Turkey Government Scholarship, please visit official website:

https://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr

So, prepare required documents and apply for the Turkey Government Scholarship. Don’t miss the opportunity. 

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Writer:-

Towhida

Intern, Content Writing Department 

YSSE