Government of Türkiye (Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, YTB)
Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları)
Closed · reopens January 2027 (approximate)Fully funded
Deadline: 20 Feb 2027 (approximate date given by the provider)Türkiye Scholarships says applications run from 10 January to 20 February every year. Check the exact dates when they are announced.
Opens: 10 Jan 2027
In short
- Vocational degree, bachelor's, master's or PhD in Türkiye.
- Full scholarship with a university place, accommodation and a monthly allowance.
- Open to all countries. Apply online, for free.
- Applications run from 10 January to 20 February every year, according to the provider.
What these studies offer
- TVET certificate / diploma: shorter than a degree, with a lot of practice, to prepare you directly for a trade.
- Bachelor's (incl. foundation): the first university degree, which opens the door to skilled jobs and to a master's.
- Master's / graduate diploma: one or two years after a bachelor's, to specialise and prepare for more senior roles.
- PhD / research: several years of research, which prepare you for research and university teaching.
Who can apply
- Open to students from all countries.
- Selection is based on merit, with a strong focus on your grades.
- Work experience
- Not required
- Where you study
- Türkiye
- Fields of study
- Many subjects at Turkish universities, including two-year vocational degrees (associate degrees). No bachelor's scholarships in health sciences.
Not confirmed: age, english test, language of study. Check the official website ↗.
What it covers
- Tuition fees
- Living allowance
- Accommodation
- Health insurance
- Travel
- Language training
A place at a university, tuition, a monthly allowance (6,500 TL for a bachelor's, 9,500 TL for a master's, 13,000 TL for a PhD), accommodation, health insurance, a one-year Turkish course, and a flight at the start and at the end of your studies.
Obligations after the scholarship
Not confirmed. Read the official rules ↗ carefully: many scholarships require you to return home after your studies.
How to apply
How you apply: Apply online with the provider
- 1Search for programmes on the Türkiye Scholarships website and choose the ones you want.
- 2Apply online during the application period. Applying is free.
Documents checklist
We haven't confirmed the document list yet. See the official website ↗.
Guides that help with this application
- Short courses and professional trainingScholarships for training without a full university degree: courses of a few weeks for people who already work, and vocational certificates and diplomas.
- Writing a strong personal statementWhat the selection panel looks for, a simple plan for your text, and how to write it in your own words.
- How scholarships work, from start to finishThe different ways to apply, what happens after you send your application, and when the main rounds open and close in the year.
Last checked 14 Oct 2026
Sources (2)
- Türkiye Scholarships – 2026 Applications · 14 Oct 2026
- Türkiye Scholarships – Full-time programmes · 14 Oct 2026
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