Türkiye Bursları Scholarship
Türkiye Bursları is a government scholarship people search every year because the portal is centralised and the package is comprehensive — tuition, stipend, accommodation support, and language year in many cases.
Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) · Türkiye · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD · Full (typical package)
What it is
A Turkish government scholarship programme for international students across degree levels, with a large annual cohort and a single online application system.
Who it is for
International applicants who meet age and academic thresholds for their level, from countries eligible in that cycle. Some programmes prefer certain fields.
What funding usually covers
Typical benefits include university tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation assistance, health insurance, and a Turkish language year when required — confirm current entitlements on the official site.
How to apply
- Create an account on the official Türkiye Scholarships portal during the open window.
- Upload documents and select degree level and programme preferences.
- Submit before the deadline — late portals close without mercy.
- Prepare for interviews if shortlisted.
Documents people commonly need
- Diploma and transcripts
- National exam results if applicable
- Passport
- Photograph
- International exam scores if you have them
- Research proposal for PhD
Typical timeline
Applications often open in January and close in February for programmes beginning around September after evaluation and language preparation. Confirm each year’s dates on turkiyeburslari.gov.tr.
Practical tips
- Programme preferences should match your transcript. Random medical preferences with a weak science background waste a slot.
- Write a clear intent essay — why Türkiye, why that field.
- Use only the official portal. Fake agents are common around popular scholarships.
Common questions
Do I apply to universities separately?
You apply through the Türkiye Scholarships portal and list programme preferences. Placement is handled through that system according to the year’s rules.
Official source
Rules and deadlines change. Read the current call on the official site before you apply.
Last reviewed for this guide: 2026-08-09.
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