Turkey Government Scholarship (Türkiye Scholarships) 2026

• Organization: Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB)
• Host country: Turkey
• Degree level: Undergraduate, Masters, Doctoral
• Funding: Fully Funded
• Deadline: February 20, 2026
• Eligible countries: All countries (Non-Turkish citizens)
• Fields of study: All Fields of Studies, Engineering, Medicine, Arts, Business, Social Sciences

Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to outstanding students and researchers to pursue full-time or short-term programs at the top universities in Turkey. Unique in the world, it includes university and department placement as part of the application process. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, health insurance, and a monthly stipend, aiming to build a network of future leaders committed to strengthening cooperation among countries.

Benefits

• University and Department Placement
• Full Tuition Fee Waiver
• Monthly Stipend: 4,500 TL (Undergraduate), 6,500 TL (Master's), 9,000 TL (PhD)
• One-year Free Turkish Language Course
• Free Accommodation (State-run dormitories)
• Once-off Flight Ticket (Arrival and Departure)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance

Eligibility

• Must be a citizen of any country other than Turkey
• Must meet the minimum academic criteria: 70% for Undergraduate, 75% for Graduate, 90% for Health Sciences
• Undergraduate applicants: Must be under 21 years old
• Master's applicants: Must be under 30 years old
• PhD applicants: Must be under 35 years old
• Must be a graduate or able to graduate at the end of the current academic year

Required Documents

• Valid National Identity Document or Passport
• Recent Photograph (taken within 1 year)
• National Exam Results (if any)
• Diploma or Temporary Graduation Certificate
• Academic Transcripts
• International Exam Results (GRE, GMAT, SAT) if required by the chosen program
• Language Test Scores (TOEFL, DELF) if required by the chosen program
• Reference Letters (for Graduate applicants)

Programs of Study

• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Engineering (Civil, Computer, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
• Computer Science
• International Relations
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• History
• Turkish Literature
• Islamic Studies
• Architecture
• Agriculture
• Veterinary Medicine
• Fine Arts
• Law
• Political Science
• Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Application Process

• Create an account on the TBBS online system (tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr)
• Fill in the personal information and educational background sections
• Upload all required scanned documents
• Choose your preferred universities and programs (up to 12 choices)
• Write and submit your Letter of Intent
• Review and submit the application before the deadline
• Wait for the interview invitation (typically sent in April/May)

How to Apply

• Go to the official Turkiye Burslari website and click 'Apply'
• Register for an account on the TBBS portal
• Complete your profile including education, work experience, and social activities
• Upload your transcripts, diploma, and ID
• Select your dream programs from the list of provided universities
• Submit your application online by February 20, 2026

Selection Process

• Preliminary Assessment (Administrative check)
• Academic Evaluation by Expert Committees
• Interview (conducted in over 100 countries worldwide)
• Final Selection and University Placement
• Results Announcement (August)

Apply on the official website

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