Application Deadline: 20 February 2025
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Overview
Türkiye Scholarships is a prestigious government-funded program aimed at supporting outstanding students and researchers worldwide to pursue full-time or short-term studies at top universities in Türkiye. This program seeks to foster future leaders committed to enhancing international cooperation and mutual understanding between societies.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Achievement:
- Associate/Bachelor’s Degree Applicants: Minimum 70%.
- Master’s/Ph.D. Applicants: Minimum 75%.
- Health Sciences Applicants (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy): Minimum 90%.
Age Limits:
- Associate/Bachelor’s Degree: Under 21 years.
- Master’s Degree: Under 30 years.
- Ph.D. Degree: Under 35 years.
- Research Scholarships: Under 50 years.
Eligible Applicants:
- Citizens of all countries.
- Graduates or students graduating by August 2025.
- Researchers and academics.
Scholarship Benefits
Financial and Academic Support:
- Monthly Stipend:
- Undergraduate: 3,500 TL
- Master’s: 5,000 TL
- Ph.D.: 6,500 TL
- Other Benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage.
- One-year Turkish language course.
- Free accommodation.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Round-trip flight tickets (initial travel and upon graduation).
Additional Perks:
- University and department placement.
- Access to academic, social, and cultural opportunities.
Application Requirements
All applications must be submitted online via the Türkiye Scholarships Application System (TBBS). The following documents are required:
- Valid identity document, ID card, or passport.
- A recent photograph (taken within the last year).
- National exam results (if applicable).
- Diploma or temporary graduation certificate.
- Academic transcripts.
- International exam results (e.g., GRE, GMAT, SAT) if required by the chosen university or program.
- Language proficiency test results (e.g., TOEFL, DELF) if required by the chosen university or program.
- Research proposal and an example of prior research (for Ph.D. applicants).
Application Timeline
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Period | January 10 – February 20, 2025 |
| Evaluation Process | March – May 2025 |
| Interview Period | June – July 2025 |
| Announcement of Results | Early August 2025 |
| Initial Procedures | August 2025 |
| Transfers to Türkiye | September 202 |
