Turkey Government Scholarship is a fully funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to outstanding students and researchers to study at the top universities in Turkey.
The Scholarships aim to build a network of future leaders committed to strengthening cooperation among countries and mutual understanding among societies.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Turkey
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | 1,800 TL per month Stipends | Airfare Ticket | Health Insurance
- Deadline: February 20, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Türkiye Scholarship includes both scholarship and university placement simultaneously.
Applicants will be placed in a university and programme among their preferences specified in the online application form.
Applicants can apply to only one scholarship programme following their educational background and academic goals.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a country other than Turkey (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship before cannot apply)
- Not be a registered student in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying for.
- For applicants applying to Undergraduate Degree: Those who were born no earlier than 01.01.2001,
- For applicants applying to Master’s Degree: Those who were born no earlier than 01.01.1992,
- For applicants applying to Ph.D Degree: Those who were born no earlier than 01.01.1987,
- Applicants shouldn’t have any health problems barrier to education.
- Have at least 75 % cumulative grade point average or diploma grade over their maximum graduation grade or have at least 75 % success in any accepted national or international graduate admissions test.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the scholarship will receive:
- University and department placements, unlike other higher education scholarship programs.
- Tuition fees.
- Allows applicants to learn the language of the country with a 1-year Turkish language course. Thus, resources are diversified in your academic research and daily life becomes more pleasurable.
- Provides accommodation for students arriving in a new country.
- Supports applicants on their journey to Turkey and when applicants return to their country at the end of the education period, the scholarship covers applicants’ one-off flight ticket.
- Allows applicants to take full advantage of widespread health services when necessary with health insurance.
- Also provides monthly stipend. 1000 TL at undergraduate level, 1,400 TL at Master’s level and 1,800 TL at PhD level per month
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- 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)
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Create a personal account on the Türkiye Scholarships Application System.
- Write an original letter of intent explaining your preferences, expectations and goals for the future.
- Upload all required documents. It is also advisable to include applicant’s extracurricular activities and achievements in different fields.
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