Turkey Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to outstanding students to pursue full-time or short-term program at the top universities in Turkey. Turkey Scholarships aims to build a network of future leaders committed to strengthening cooperation among countries and mutual understanding among societies.

Scholarship Details

•Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD

•Institution(s): Various Universities

•Study in: Turkey

•Deadline: January 10 – February 20, 2024

Available Courses:

°Biotechnology

°Engineering

°Computer Engineering

°Biochemistry

°Biology

°Biomedical Engineering

°Physics

°Food Engineering

°Math

°Medicine

Program Period:

It depends on the program.

°4 Years for bachelor + 1 Year Turkish language preparation year.

°Master’s: 1 year Turkish Language course + 2 year

°PhD: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4 years

^Check scholarship’s timeline from Here

Scholarship Coverage

Turkey Government Scholarship will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

°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

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for Turkey Government Scholarship, you must fulfill the following requirements:

°Required Language: English or Turkish

Eligible Countries: All World Countries

°Minimum Academic Criteria:

°Minimum academic achievement for Bachelor’s degree applicants: 70%

°Minimum academic achievement for Master’s and Doctorate degree applicants: 75%

°Minimum academic achievement for Health Science (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy) applicants: 90%

Age Criteria:

°To be under the age of 21 for Undergraduate programs

°To be under the age of 30 for Master’s programs

°To be under the age of 35 for Doctorate programs

Eligible Groups:

Citizens of all countries

°Graduates or applicants who are able to graduate at the end of the current academic year (before August 2022)

°Researchers and academicians

 Non-Eligible Groups:

°Turkish citizens and those who have lost Turkish citizenship

°Students already registered in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying for

Other Requirements

•You should have a TOEFL or IELTS (The Test of English as a Foreign Language) certification. The certification is an international benchmark which shows that you are good enough to take a course at a university, if you want to study in English.

•It is recommended that you should show an official academic record, showing all certificates, courses, and grades which you may have received in your academic career.

•You need to provide a letter stating your purpose in taking this scholarship program. If your Statement of Purpose requires improvements and the essential key points are missing in your SOP then, you may face rejection.

•Applicants should not have any health issues.

•Short-term scholarship programs may have additional application requirements, Please check the requirements during the application period.

How to Apply

Please follow the following step by step instructions to avail Turkey Government Scholarship:

1: Make an account on the website of the scholarship from here

•There are no institutions or persons authorized to apply for Türkiye Scholarships.

2: Fill the application on the website with the Required Documents.

3: All candidates must submit the following documents during online application:

•A recent Photo of the candidate (Please note that the photo you upload into the Application system must be a proper portrait of yourself, candidate photos which are not identifiable will undermine the evaluation of your application)