Turkey Government Scholarships, also known as Türkiye Scholarships or Turkiye Burslari, are highly prestigious and sought-after opportunities for international students. These scholarships are funded by the Turkish government and are available for students at the bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. levels, as well as research-based scholarships for doctoral degree holders and students working on their dissertations.
Key benefits of Türkiye Government Scholarships in 2024 include
- Departmental placement in some of Turkey’s top universities.
- Monthly stipends for students to cover personal expenses.
- Health coverage for access to medical services.
- Accommodation support.
- Full tuition fee waiver.
- One-year Turkish language learning program in the first year of the degree program.
- Reimbursement of travel expenses to and from Turkey.
- Stipend amounts vary according to the level of education:
- Bachelor’s: 1,000 TL per month
- Master’s: 1,400 TL per month
- Ph.D.: 1,800 TL per month
- Research scholarships: 4,000 TL per month
Eligibility criteria are divided into academic achievement and age requirements. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- For bachelor’s level: At least 70% marks in the previous study program.
- For master’s and Ph.D. level: At least 75% in the previous degree.
- Higher marks (at least 90%) are required for specific fields like dentistry, medicine, and pharmacy.
- Age criteria differ for merit-based and research-based scholarships.
All international students (except Turkish citizens) are eligible to apply, and they must graduate by August 31, 2022, to be considered for the 2023 round of Turkey Government Scholarships. Current Turkish university students cannot apply for the same level of the degree program they are already enrolled in.
Language proficiency is essential; candidates must possess a C1 level of Turkish proficiency or participate in a one-year Turkish language program during their first year of studies.
The application process for Türkiye scholarships consists of five simple steps:
- Create an account on the Turkiye Scholarships application portal.
- Upload required documents, including degrees, transcripts, and identification documents.
- Choose preferred universities and programs.
- Submit a letter of intent explaining program choice, goals, and aspirations.
- Review and make any necessary changes before submitting the application.
Some programs and universities may require aptitude tests (e.g., SATs, GRE, GMAT) to assess candidates’ merit, and language proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL) may be necessary for some English-language programs.
The application period for Türkiye Scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025 is from January 10th to February 10th, 2024, with evaluations taking place in March, April, and May. Interviews will be held in June and July, and successful candidates will receive results in August. The academic year will commence in September 2024.
For Research Scholarships, applications are accepted year-round, and evaluations occur in January, April, July, and October.
