Scholarship

OfficialFeb 20, 2027

Türkiye Scholarships

Turkish government full scholarship covering university placement, tuition, stipend, accommodation, health insurance, and a Turkish language year.

Türkiye · Master's

Departments covered · All fields of study

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Funding

Fully funded

Monthly stipend (amount set by level in the current call)

Deadline

Feb 20, 2027

Opens Jan 10, 2027

Duration

Degree length + optional 1-year Turkish language year

Starts Sep 15, 2027

Study mode

On campus

Türkiye

About this opportunity

Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları), managed by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), funds bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD study at Turkish universities. The package typically includes university placement, tuition waiver, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, a one-year Turkish language programme when needed, and a flight ticket. Applications usually open early in the calendar year for the following academic intake. Confirm the live call only on turkiyeburslari.gov.tr.

Key dates

Applications open

Jan 10, 2027

Deadline

Feb 20, 2027

Results

Jul 31, 2027

Programme start

Sep 15, 2027

Duration

Degree length + optional 1-year Turkish language year

Last verified on Scholra

Aug 20, 2026

Departments covered

Open to applicants from any field of study (as stated by the funder).

Eligibility

Rules as listed by the funder. Sign in to see how this listing fits your profile.

Nationalities: Most nationalities (check country list on the official portal)
Required degree: Bachelor's
Departments: All fields of study
Minimum CGPA: 2.75
Age: Up to 30
Language: Programme language may be Turkish or English; Turkish language year is provided when required.
IELTS: Not listed
TOEFL: Not listed
GRE: Not required
GMAT: Not required
Work experience: Not required
Financial proof: Not listed
Gender requirement: Open

Age limits differ by level (undergraduate, master’s, PhD) — confirm on the current call
Minimum academic average thresholds apply by level
Applicants generally must not already hold Turkish citizenship
University preferences are ranked inside the Türkiye Scholarships portal

What the award covers

Monthly stipend (amount set by level in the current call)

TuitionIncluded

StipendMonthly stipend (amount set by level in the current call)

Living allowanceMonthly stipend paid for the scholarship duration

AccommodationIncluded

TravelIncluded

Health insuranceIncluded

Visa supportNot included

Research fundingNot included

Other benefits

University placement
Tuition waiver
Accommodation support
One-year Turkish language programme when required
Round-trip flight ticket

How to prepare on Scholra

1Create an account on the official Türkiye Scholarships portal
2Complete personal, education, and preference sections
3Upload documents in the required format
4Submit before the published deadline
5If shortlisted, attend interview (in person or online as instructed)

Selection

Document evaluation followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates, then university placement and final award.

Interview: Required · No application fee listed

Documents to gather

Online application via TBBS portal
Diploma and transcripts
Passport or national ID
Photograph
Exam results if required for your level (e.g. YÖS not always required)
Research proposal for PhD applicants
Language certificates if available

Funder portal (optional, when you are ready)

The funder remains the system of record. Scholra does not submit applications. Türkiye Scholarships (YTB) remains the system of record.

https://tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/

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Provider

Türkiye Scholarships (YTB)

Government · Verified organisation

Destination: Turkey

Departments: All fields of study
Degree: Master's
Review SLA: 24h

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