Turkey Government Scholarship (Turkiye Scholarships)
2026: (Deadline 20 February 2026)
Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded higher education
scholarship program runned by the Republic of Türkiye for international
students. The primary purpose of Türkiye Scholarships is to provide equal
opportunities to successful students around the world in order to receive
them. Türkiye Scholarships is considered to be the most comprehensive
scholarships in the world with the possibility of university and department
placement, monthly scholarships, tuition fees, health insurance, accommodation,
Turkish language course, flight tickets and free academic and cultural
programs. Türkiye Scholarships provide international students with the
opportunity to study and receive scholarships at the most prestigious
universities in Türkiye.
Turkiye Postgraduate Scholarship
|
Application
Deadline |
20
Feb 2026 |
|
Value |
Fully Funded |
|
Country
to study |
Turkey |
|
Type |
Postgraduate |
|
Sponsor |
Turkey
Government |
|
Gender |
Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Turkiye Postgraduate Scholarship
- University
and Department Placement
- Monthly
Stipend Undergraduate : 4.500 TL, Master’s: 6.500 TL, PhD: 9.000
TL
- Tuition
Fee
- Turkish
Language Course (1 Year)
- Accommodation
- Health
Insurance
- Once-off
Flight Ticket (At the beginning of education and when graduating)
Requirements for Turkiye Postgraduate Scholarship
Qualification
Eligible Groups:
- Citizens
of all countries
- Graduates
or those who will graduate at the end of the current academic year (before
August)
- Researchers
and academics
Ineligible Groups:
- Turkish
citizens and individuals who have lost Turkish citizenship
- Individuals
who are currently enrolled in programs in Turkish universities at the
level of education will apply.
Minimum Academic Achievement
- For
associate and bachelor’s degree candidates %70
- For
graduate candidates: 75%
- For
candidates of Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy): 90%
Age Criteria
- For
associate and bachelor’s degree programmes: Under 21 years of age.
- For
master’s programs: being under the age of 30
- For
PhD programs: being under the age of 35
- For
Research Scholarship: being under the age of 50
Documents Required for Application
For applications made online through the Türkiye
Scholarships Application System (TBBS), all candidates must upload the
following documents to the system:
- 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)
Many programs in Turkish universities are taught in Turkish
language. However, some departments and universities may offer programs in
English and other languages. Candidates who wish to study in such programs must
be able to provide an internationally accepted language proficiency
certificate. (TOEFL or other equivalent certifications if university officially
stated acceptable). Most of these programs require international admission test
results (GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.). Candidates can check the language of instruction
while choosing programs in the application system.
Undergraduate candidates who possess International
qualifications such as SAT or GCSE instead of national exam scores, will need
to provide the minimum required qualifications needed for completing secondary
school according to these international exams.
All Türkiye Scholarships awardees who do not possess C1
Level Certificate for Turkish Proficiency (including those who are placed into
English or other language medium programs) must attend 1-year Turkish Language
Course and attain the C1 Level Certificate by the end of their academic year.
Application Deadline
February 20, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Turkey Government
on tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr to apply
- Create
your personal account on Turkiye Scholarship Application System.
- List
your dream universities and program preferences.
- After
reviewing the stages and documents, approve your application.
- Upload
all required documents, it will also include your extracurricular
activities and achievements in different fields.
- write
an original letter of intent explaining your preferences, expectations and
goals for the future.
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