Türkiye Scholarships 2026
About this scholarship
Türkiye Scholarships is a fully funded government scholarship for international students to study in Türkiye at undergraduate, master's, and PhD level across a wide range of subjects.
Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) is the flagship international scholarship programme of the Government of Türkiye. It supports outstanding international students who want to pursue higher education at Turkish universities and is widely known for combining financial support with university placement.
The programme generally funds bachelor's, master's, and PhD study, and some cycles may also include associate-level or research-related opportunities. It is open to applicants from most countries worldwide, while Turkish citizens are generally not eligible. The scholarship can be used at universities across Türkiye and covers a broad range of academic disciplines rather than being restricted to one subject area or institution.
Türkiye Scholarships is considered fully funded. Based on the reference postings, support commonly includes full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, a round-trip flight ticket, and a one-year Turkish language course where applicable. A distinctive feature of the programme is that successful applicants may also receive university and department placement through the scholarship system.
Applicants are usually expected to have a strong academic record, meet the entry requirements for their chosen level of study, and submit supporting documents such as transcripts, diplomas or certificates of graduation, identification documents, and other materials requested in the online system. Depending on the programme and degree level, age and academic thresholds may apply. Language requirements vary by course and university, and some applicants may study in Turkish after the preparatory language year.
Applications are typically submitted online through the official Türkiye Scholarships portal. Because requirements and eligible programme types can vary by year, applicants should carefully review the current call, prepare documents early, and follow the official guidance for scholarship categories, eligibility rules, and deadlines.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants are generally international students from any country except Turkish citizens. They are usually expected to be applying for or eligible to enter a bachelor's, master's, or PhD programme at a Turkish university, have a strong academic record, and satisfy any age and programme-specific rules. Reference postings indicate typical minimum academic thresholds of 70% for undergraduate applicants, 75% for master's and PhD applicants, and 90% for undergraduate health sciences. Common age limits mentioned are under 21 for bachelor's, under 30 for master's, and under 35 for PhD, though applicants should verify the current year's official criteria.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
Varies by programme and university; a one-year Turkish language course is commonly provided if needed.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Türkiye Scholarships.
