If you are interested in pursuing your education in Turkey, I recommend thoroughly reading this blog post. This blog post will provide a comprehensive explanation of Turkey Government Scholarship 2024 and a step by step application procedure on how to apply. 

Turkey Government Burslari Scholarship 2024

Scholarship Overview

The Turkey Government Scholarship 2024 (Turkiye Burslari Scholarships) Program has been officially announced, offering fully-funded opportunities for international students worldwide. The program covers Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degree programs at prestigious Turkish universities. The competitive and merit-based scholarship includes full tuition, monthly stipend, free accommodation, health insurance, a return ticket, and a one-year Turkish language course. No application fee or no language proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE/GMAT/SAT) are required. Turkey Scholarships program aims to provide 5,000 scholarships annually for various academic pursuits, including full-time degrees and short courses in research, language, and culture.

More details about the scholarship requirements and the application process are given below.


Table of Contents

Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Coverage

Available Programs

Eligible Universities

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

How To Apply

Scholarship Summary

Country

Turkey

Organizer

Turks Abroad and Related Communities

Coverage

Fully funded

Eligible Countries

All Countries

Program offered

Short Courses, Bachelors, Masters, PhD

Deadline

20 February 2024

Scholarship Coverage

Scholarship Coverage for Undergraduates:

Monthly Stipend

Bachelor students will be provided with a monthly stipend of 1000 TL to support their living expenses.

Full Tuition Fee Coverage

The scholarship fully covers the tuition fees for undergraduate studies at the respective Turkish University.

Free Public Health Insurance

Students benefit from complimentary public health insurance, ensuring their well-being throughout their academic journey.

Turkish Language Course

A one-year Turkish language course is included, facilitating students' integration into the academic and social environment.

Free Accommodation

Undergraduates will enjoy free accommodation in the dormitory of the respective Turkish University, enhancing their overall academic experience.

University and Program Placement

Assistance in university and program placement is provided, ensuring students find the right fit for their academic and career goals.

Free Return Air Ticket or Reimbursement

Bachelor students are entitled to a complimentary return air ticket or reimbursement if they opt to purchase their own tickets.

Scholarship Coverage for Graduates (Masters and PhD):

Monthly Stipend:

Master's students will receive a monthly stipend of 1400 TL, while Ph.D. students will be granted 1800 TL per month to support their living expenses.

Full Tuition Fee Coverage:

The scholarship fully covers the tuition fees for both Master's and Ph.D. programs at the respective Turkish University.

Turkish Language Course:

A one-year Turkish language course is provided, aiding graduates in adapting to the academic and social environment.

Free Public Health Insurance:

Comprehensive public health insurance is included, ensuring the health and well-being of Master's and Ph.D. students.

Free Accommodation:

Graduates will enjoy free accommodation in the dormitory of the respective Turkish University, enhancing their overall academic experience.

University and Program Placement:

Assistance in university and program placement is offered to ensure graduates find the most suitable academic paths.

Free Return Air Ticket or Reimbursement:

Selected Master's and Ph.D. students are entitled to a complimentary return air ticket or reimbursement if they choose to purchase their own tickets.

Turkey Scholarship Coverage for Short Courses:

Turkey Research Scholarship Program (3 to 10 months):

Participants in the Turkey Research Scholarship Program receive a monthly stipend of 3000 TL for the duration of their 3 to 10-month research program

Available Programs

Students worldwide can pursue Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. programs in various disciplines at government universities in Turkey. The diverse programs include:

  • Accounting
  • Aeronautics and Space Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Agriculture Economy
  • Archeology
  • Architecture
  • Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning
  • Art History
  • Astronomy, Physics
  • Automotive Engineering and Technology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering
  • Botanic
  • Business and Management
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Common Law
  • Communication Sciences
  • Complementary Treatments
  • Computer Engineering
  • Constitution/Public Law
  • Dentistry
  • Design (Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Fashion, Textile)
  • Development Studies
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Economy, Econometrics
  • Educational Sciences, Comparative Education
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Sciences, Ecology
  • Finance and Banking
  • First Aid
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Forensics
  • Forestry
  • General and Comparative Literature
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Geodesy, Cartography, Remote Sensing
  • Geology
  • Geomatic Engineering
  • History
  • Horticulture
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Informatics
  • Interior Design
  • International Relations, Field Studies
  • Islamic Theology
  • Journalism
  • Landscape Design
  • Languages
  • Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
  • Maritime Engineering and Technology
  • Marketing and Sale Management
  • Materials Science
  • Mathematics / Statistics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Media Studies
  • Medicine
  • Meteorology
  • Microbiology, Biotechnology
  • Museum Studies, Preservation
  • Music and Musicology
  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Nursing, Midwifery, Physical Therapy
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Optics
  • Other Religious Studies
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy and Ethics
  • Physics
  • Political Science, Public Administration
  • Preschool Education
  • Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
  • Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
  • Public Relations, Publicity, Advertisement
  • Radio/Television/Cinema
  • Security Studies
  • Social Services
  • Sociology and Cultural Studies
  • Soil and Water Sciences
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Education
  • Tourism, Catering and Hotel Management
  • Transportation
  • Transportation and Traffic Studies
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Veterinary Physician

Eligible Universities

The Turkey Government Scholarship is applicable to students at the following esteemed government universities in Turkey:

  • Akdeniz University
  • Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
  • Altinbas University
  • Anadolu University
  • Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University
  • Ankara Music And Fine Arts University
  • Ankara Science University
  • Ankara University
  • Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
  • Ataturk University
  • Bahcesehir University
  • Baskent University
  • Beykent University
  • Boğaziçi University
  • Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
  • Bursa Technical University
  • Bursa Uludag University
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
  • Çukurova University
  • Doğuş University
  • Dokuz Eylül University
  • Ege University
  • Erciyes University
  • Eskisehir Technical University
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi University
  • Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
  • Firat University
  • Galatasaray University
  • Gazi University
  • Gazi Antep Islamic Science And Technology University
  • Gaziantep University
  • Hacettepe University
  • Hitit University
  • Ibn Haldun University
  • Isparta University Of Applied Sciences
  • Istanbul Medeniyet University
  • Istanbul University – Cerrahpasa
  • İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University
  • Istanbul Commerce University
  • Istanbul 29 Mayis University
  • Istanbul Aydin University
  • Istanbul Gelişim University
  • Istanbul Medipol University
  • Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
  • Istanbul Technical University
  • Istanbul University
  • Izmir Institute Of Technology
  • Izmir Katip Celebi University
  • Karabük University
  • Karadeniz Technical University
  • Kirikkale University
  • Kocaeli University
  • Koç University
  • Konya Technical University
  • Kto Karatay University
  • Lokman Hekim University
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University
  • Marmara University
  • Mersin University
  • Middle East Technical University
  • Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
  • National Defense University
  • Necmettin Erbakan University
  • Nevşehir Haci Bektas Veli University
  • Ondokuz Mayis University
  • Pamukkale University
  • Police Academy
  • Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
  • Sakarya University
  • Sakarya University Of Applied Sciences
  • Samsun University
  • Selcuk University
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet University
  • Social Sciences University Of Ankara
  • Süleyman Demirel University
  • TED University
  • Tekirdag Namik Kemal University
  • TOBB University Of Economics And Technology
  • Trakya University
  • University Of Health Sciences
  • University Of Higher Degree
  • Yaşar University
  • Yeditepe University
  • Yildiz Technical University

Eligibility Criteria

  • Students from all countries are eligible to apply.
  • Graduates or those expected to graduate by the end of the current academic year (before August 2024) can apply.
  • Turkish citizens are not eligible.
  • Researchers and academics are eligible.
  • Individuals currently enrolled in Turkish university programs at the intended level are not eligible.
  • Selected students must be prepared to present necessary documents upon request.

Minimum Academic Criteria

  • For Bachelor's degree programs: Minimum 70% academic score.
  • For Master's and Ph.D. degree programs: Minimum 75% academic score.
  • Health sciences applicants (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy): Minimum 90% academic record.

Age Criteria

  • Undergraduate programs: Under the age of 21.
  • Master's programs: Under the age of 30.
  • Doctorate programs: Under the age of 35.
  • Post-Doctoral programs: Under the age of 45.


Documents Required

  • ID card or passport.
  • Recent photograph of the candidate taken within the last 1 year.
  • Diploma or Temporary Graduation Certificate
  • Transcript
  • International Exam Results: GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc., if requested by the chosen university or program.
  • International Language Test Results: TOEFL, DELF, etc., if requested by the chosen university or program.
  • Research Proposal and Example (For Doctoral Applications):
  • Letter of Intent: Sample letter of intent is given below. This is just to give an idea you have to write your unique letter of intent explaining your preferences, expectations and goals goals for the future.
  • Download sample letter-on-intent for turkey burslari scholarship 2024.

Application Deadline

Application Period

January 10 – February 20

Evaluation Process

March–April-May

Interview Period

June – July

Announcement of Results

Early August

Initial Procedures

August

Transfers of Grantees to Türkiye

September

 

How to Apply

Create Account

Create your account at Türkiye Scholarships Application System (TBBS)

University and Program Selection

After creating your account you can list your preferred university and programs

Approve Your application

After selecting university and programs, review all the stages and documents, approve your application

Upload Documents

Upload all the required documents. And include any extracurricular activities and achievements in different fields.