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Türkiye Scholarships

Türkiye Scholarships

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About the Scholarship

Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) is the Turkish government's scholarship programme for international students at the associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and research levels.

The programme places selected scholars into a university and department and provides tuition, a monthly stipend, dormitory accommodation, health insurance, a return flight ticket, and a Turkish language and adaptation year before academic study begins.

Applications are submitted free of charge through the official online portal during an annual window, which in 2026 ran from 10 January to 20 February. Selection is competitive and emphasises academic achievement.

Country eligibility is subject to the provider's published requirements, checked on 12 September 2026.

What It Covers

  • Tuition
  • Living stipend
  • Housing
  • Health insurance
  • Travel
  • Language training

Placement at a Turkish university with full tuition, a monthly stipend, dormitory accommodation, health insurance, a return flight ticket, and a one-year Turkish language course.

Eligibility

Minimum academic average of 70 percent for undergraduate applicants (90 percent for medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy) and 75 percent for master's and PhD applicants. Selection is merit-based with a strong emphasis on academic results. Under 21 for undergraduate, under 30 for master's, under 35 for PhD, and under 50 for research scholarships.

Eligible Countries

Citizens of all countries may apply. Turkish citizens and people who have lost Turkish citizenship are ineligible, as are applicants currently enrolled at a Turkish university at the level for which they are applying.

All countries

How to Apply

Apply free of charge through the online application system on turkiyeburslari.gov.tr during the announced window. The 2026 cycle ran from 10 January to 20 February 2026. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed before final placement.

Application Routes and Dates

Online scholarship application

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The next cycle has not yet been announced. The January–February 2026 window is a past cycle, not a confirmed recurring deadline.